DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI

Leidos • Alexandria, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support multiple agile development teams building and deploying Java, JavaScript, and Rust-based applications across cloud, on-premise, and edge environments. This role focuses on enabling secure, reliable, and automated software delivery while improving developer productivity and system resiliency. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing CI/CD pipelines, managing hybrid infrastructure, and partnering closely with software engineers in fast-paced, iterative development environments. This position does allow the ability to telework, but the chosen candidate must be within a reasonable driving distance to either Arlington, VA or Alexandria, VA. In addition, the chosen candidate must be able to be on site when asked.

Requirements

• US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong experience supporting agile or Scrum-based development teams
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Experience deploying and supporting applications written in Java, JavaScript, and/or Rust
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and system administration
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes or similar)
• Experience managing hybrid environments (cloud + on-premise)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, QA, and security teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting C2, distributed systems, or mission-critical platforms
• Familiarity with edge computing or resource-constrained deployments
• Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of zero trust, secure build pipelines, and compliance-driven environments
• Experience with service mesh, GitOps, or platform engineering practices
• Exposure to performance testing and capacity planning

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting Java, JavaScript, and Rust applications
• Support Agile development teams by automating build, test, deployment, and release processes
• Deploy and manage applications across cloud, on-premise, and edge computing environments
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Maintain and optimize containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (or equivalent orchestration platforms)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system availability and performance
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into pipelines and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, and performance issues across distributed environments
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation and best practices
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and operational playbooks

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and influence the delivery of impactful software products
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values ownership and continuous improvement
• Support for modern engineering practices, automation, and emerging technologies
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level