Platform Engineer

Description

Job Description

Launch Your Next Mission : Platform Engineer - San Antonio, TX

Step into the future of national defense technology with Leidos! We're searching for a driven Platform Engineer ready to take on high-stakes migration projects in the DAF CLOUDworks environment. Located in San Antonio, TX, this hybrid role offers flexibility, challenge, and the opportunity to leave your mark on mission-critical systems. You'll be part of complex migrations across AWS and Azure platforms-executing discovery, planning, and implementation while championing cybersecurity and cloud modernization.

As a Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and support cloud-native infrastructure and platform services that enable mission systems across DAF CLOUDworks environments. You will work with Kubernetes-based architectures, AWS GovCloud and Azure environments, automation tools, and platform reliability features. You will collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and development teams to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-aligned platforms for Department of Defense workloads.

Note : This position operates under a hybrid work model, with working part-time on base and working part-time remote work from home.

What You'll Tackle :

Engineer, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and supporting services across AWS GovCloud and Azure environments.

Automate platform provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring using Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Manage identity and access control, patching, logging, and backups across multi-tenant environments.

Troubleshoot platform and infrastructure issues and ensure high availability of critical workloads.

Collaborate with mission teams and platform users to understand needs and optimize cloud-native services.

Support compliance efforts (e.g., RMF, Zero Trust Architecture, IL5+ hardening) and integrate cybersecurity requirements into platform design.

Maintain system documentation, baselines, and operational runbooks.

Participate in Agile planning and sprint execution alongside cross-functional teams.

Performs other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Mission :

Clearance : Active TS / SCI on day 1.

Current IAT Level II certification

Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Information Technology or similar discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Deep experience with AWS (GovCloud / SC2S), Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed), Linux, and CI / CD tools.

Proficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).

Hands-on experience with Git / GitLab, container registries, and infrastructure monitoring tools.

Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, IAM, networking, and platform lifecycle management.

Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills, with experience supporting mission-critical systems.

Strong understanding of cloud networking, load balancing, and DNS in cloud environments.

Ability to work a hybrid schedule, 3 days on base, 2 days a week telework (subject to change due to mission requirements).

Bonus Credentials (Preferred) :

Master's or other advanced degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline

Experience with Air Force or DoD platform infrastructure environments (e.g., Platform One, Iron Bank, Big Bang).

Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and DevSecOps workflows.

Certifications in one or more of the following :

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar certifications.

This is your chance to drive the next evolution of secure cloud operations and shape the future of defense modernization. At Leidos, your mission is our mission-are you ready to deploy your potential? Apply today!

EIO2024

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

Original Posting : October 14, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.