DPaaS Lead; USAF Cloud One

Overview

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Digital Platform Lead. This position supports environments and tools in support of digital software offerings across multiple clouds: AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an opportunity to modernize a global multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location: This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).

• Lead a team of system architects/engineers (Leidos personnel and subcontractors) to fulfill program requirements.
• Provide customer support on infrastructure, tools, and provisioning of new tools and users.
• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks.
• Configure and maintain the DPaaS environments.
• Develop, update/patch, assess, integrate, deploy and maintain digital software (e.g., Cameo, Teamwork Cloud Server, DOORS, AFSIM, Atlassian tools, Sparx EA, MATLAB).
• Assist the Government with the risk management framework by providing continuous monitoring of the DPaaS environment.
• Optimize digital software performance and reliability in cloud environments.
• Evaluate digital software and alternatives, including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. Duties include requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance.
• Manage, maintain, and monitor shared VPC network environments aligned with organizational objectives and technical requirements as part of data protection services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management.
• Implement network segmentation, Zero Trust principles, and policy-based access controls.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Present architectural designs and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Mentor, guide, and supervise teams on DPaaS solutions/activities.
• Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions.
• Act as the DPaaS manager for Leidos to assess employee performance, hire new employees, and ensure compliance with corporate training requirements for 7-10 Leidos personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience;
  Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of prior experience managing/leading teams/projects.
• Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain Secret clearance to maintain employment.
• US citizenship required.
• Certifications:
  
  CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2).
• Certifications:
  
  One or more cloud certifications.
• Excellent customer service skills with experience in a customer-facing role.
• Administration experience with cloud-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with installation and deployment of digital software tools (e.g., Cameo, Teamwork Cloud Server, DOORS, AFSIM, Atlassian tools, Sparx EA, MATLAB).
• Experience with various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings.

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1.
• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle clouds.
• Experience with multiple CSPs/Clouds.
• Certification examples include: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Azure Solutions Architect (Expert), MCSE (Server), Certified AWS Sys Admin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect.

Original posting date:
January 27, 2026.