Senior DevOps Engineer

Leidos•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$154,050 - $278,475

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign on bonus! Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in Git and extensive experience in platform architecture, automation, and cloud infrastructure. This role 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 is proficient in programming, has a strong background in system administration, and thrives 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 15 years technical 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.
Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment (preferred).
Expertise with caching technologies (e.g., Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC), MySQL (Clusters, Replication, Tuning), and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus).
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.
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

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.