Senior Cloud Engineer

The job

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Job description

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support a fast-paced program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. We are seeking an experienced Azure Coach to guide our Department of Defense (DoD) program teams in leveraging Microsoft Azure to optimize their cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will facilitate training, provide hands-on support, and promote best practices in cloud development and deployment. This role is crucial for enhancing team capabilities, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact the effectiveness of cloud strategies within a large Air Force weapons system, ensuring that teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

This position does require on-site work, and the primary location is in Omaha, NE. Candidates located near Lorton, VA or Oklahoma City, OK will also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct training sessions and workshops on Azure services and best practices tailored for DoD applications.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to teams on cloud architecture, development, and deployment processes.
• Assist in the design and implementation of Azure-based solutions that meet security and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate team skills and identify areas for improvement, creating customized learning plans.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals.
• Stay updated on Azure advancements and DoD cloud computing policies to provide relevant guidance.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among team members to enhance collective expertise.

• US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience. Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience in cloud computing, specifically with Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of DoD compliance and security requirements for cloud services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coach and mentor teams.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification.
• Familiarity with the deployment and maintenance of Azure Cloud Edge devices on classified networks
• Experience developing enterprise solutions on classified cloud environments, especially Azure US Government Secret or TS
• Previous experience working with DoD or government projects.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in Azure.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud governance and cost management practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments.

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The city

The job is in Oklahoma City, OK. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Oklahoma City compares. Among the 60 largest places in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is #1 by population, #10 for college degrees (#1 = most), #12 for remote work (#1 = most), #47 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Oklahoma County, is #2 of 77 counties for average pay ($65,904).

The place in numbers

Oklahoma City has 697,125 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 17.3% of the population of Oklahoma. It covers 606 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,149 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1, 5% younger than the state median (35.1 against 37.0).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,130 a month (rent plus utilities), 11% above the state median ($1,130 against $1,014). Over a year that is 19.8% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $231,300, which is 3.4 times the median household income ($68,656); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 58.5% of households own their home, 11% below the state average (58.5% against 65.8%).

Work and pay

The Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area has 677,680 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $47,230 a year, 7% below the national median ($47,230 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (85,890 jobs, median $44,160); food preparation and serving related (69,060 jobs, median $27,500); transportation and material moving (63,180 jobs, median $37,620). The area is most specialised in legal (1.2 times) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($103,710) and architecture and engineering ($94,970). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Oklahoma County was 3.8%. 66.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Oklahoma County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 75.7% drive alone, 0.4% use public transit, 1.4% walk, 10.9% work from home. 6.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 37% below the state average (6.6% against 10.4%).

People and education

34.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% above the state share (34.7% against 28.4%). 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 91% above the state share (12.1% against 6.4%). The poverty rate is 15.1%, about the same as the state rate (15.1% against 15.3%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 84°F (28.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 37°F (2.8°C). About 877 mm (35 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (129 mm) and Jan the driest (32 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Del City (4 miles, rent 7% lower); Warr Acres (7 miles, rent 19% lower); The Village (8 miles, rent 24% higher); Bethany (8 miles, rent 5% lower). Rent differences are against Oklahoma City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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The employer

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Company description (from The Muse): Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

size: Large Size; industries: Information Technology; locations on The Muse: Reston, VA.

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What is the Senior Cloud Engineer job at Leidos?

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Oklahoma City, OK.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Oklahoma City is $1,130 a month and median household income $68,656 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

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Are there similar jobs?

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• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-11-06). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
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