Design, build, and maintain secure cloud images across Azure and AWS. Automate image creation and ensure compliance with security standards. Collaborate with cloud engineers and cybersecurity teams.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
We're working with Leidos on this opportunity.
Cloud Image Developer (Azure / AWS)
Salary: 85,150 USD – 153,925 USD
Location: Fully Remote (US Only)
Leidos is hiring a Cloud Image Developer to support cloud modernization work for the US Coast Guard. You’ll design, build and maintain secure cloud images across Azure and AWS, ensuring consistent provisioning, compliance and automation across mission-critical environments.
What you’ll do
• Build and maintain secure VM and container images for AWS and Azure
• Automate image creation using Packer, Terraform, Ansible and related tools
• Keep images patched, lightweight and compliant with security standards (STIGs, CIS)
• Integrate images into CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code pipelines
• Work closely with cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams and program leadership
• Support continuous improvement and standardisation across environments
• Ensure alignment with USCG mission needs and Leidos engineering practices
What you’ll need
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in cloud infrastructure engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Azure image creation
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes image development
• Knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, Packer, ARM templates)
• Experience with config management (Ansible / Chef / Puppet)
• Familiarity with security hardening standards (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks)
• US citizenship and active Public Trust or DoD Secret clearance
Nice to have
• Experience supporting DHS, USCG or federal cloud modernization
• Strong documentation and cross-team communication skills
• Background in cloud security, enterprise IT or DevOps organisations
• Relevant certifications (AWS SysOps, Azure Administrator, Security+)
Salary
85,150 USD – 153,925 USD depending on experience.
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