Leidos · 7 hours ago
AWS Cloud Engineer - Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$48K/yr - $87K/yrLeidos is a company focused on improving transportation operations and safety through technology. They are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineering Intern to support the consolidation of multiple AWS accounts into a centralized account while gaining hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure management and migration strategies.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Assist in assessing and inventorying resources across multiple AWS accounts, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, VPCs, IAM roles, databases (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB), and other services to identify dependencies and migration requirements
Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and execute migration plans, using tools like AWS Migration Hub, AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), or AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to transfer resources with zero or minimal disruption
Implement automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (e.g., using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform) to replicate and deploy configurations in the target consolidated account
Monitor and test migrated services for functionality, performance, and security compliance, troubleshooting issues to ensure no data loss or service interruptions
Document migration processes, including steps taken, challenges encountered, and lessons learned, to create reusable guides for future consolidations
Participate in cost optimization analysis post-migration, identifying opportunities to reduce redundancy and leverage consolidated account benefits like AWS Organizations and consolidated billing
Support the setup of centralized governance, such as configuring AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and cross-account access to maintain security and compliance during and after consolidation
Work in an agile team environment, attending daily stand-ups, providing status updates, and contributing to risk assessments to minimize downtime
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of AWS core services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, and Lambda; AWS certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Developer Associate are a plus but not required
Familiarity with cloud migration concepts, such as lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or refactoring, and tools like AWS Migration Services
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation tasks
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform, for managing cloud resources
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, especially in minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity during migrations
Basic understanding of networking, security best practices (e.g., least privilege access, encryption), and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA if applicable)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document processes clearly and collaborate in a team setting
Prior internship or project experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) is advantageous, but enthusiasm for learning AWS technologies is essential
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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