DevOps Engineer

Leidos•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer within its Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The team focuses on Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. This role supports a complex program for the Warfighter, implementing the latest technology and contributing to a mission-critical program with lasting impactful results. Leidos is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Git and extensive experience in platform architecture, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The position requires a deep understanding of Linux and Windows environments, Agile methodologies, and the ability to implement cutting-edge solutions for deployment and system optimization. The ideal candidate should be proficient in programming, have a strong background in system administration, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Masters Degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or Computer Science and 8 years technical experience, with a minimum of 5 years of DevOps experience
Fluent with Git and version control best practices, including branching and merging strategies.
Strong knowledge of Linux environments (RHEL 6/7/8, RHCSA/RHCE, CentOS) and Windows system administration.
Familiarity with security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, and PCI compliance.
Experience with Agile development environments and managing AWS cloud or virtualized servers in PaaS environments.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Ruby, C/C++, Go, Python, or Java) and understanding of object-oriented programming.
Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment.
Expertise with caching technologies (e.g., Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC), MySQL (Clusters, Replication, Tuning), and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus).

Responsibilities

Support the development lifecycle, including platform design, deployment, and debugging.
Build and maintain a release pipeline for fast, secure delivery to production.
Automate deployments across environments using scripting languages and toolkits.
Configure sites/applications via tools like Puppet and Ansible, and maintain Confluence/Jira software.
Assist in designing/maintaining web service infrastructure and deployments.
Identify and implement process improvements through automation and streamlining.