DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI
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.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with 1+ 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
