Senior DevOps Engineer

Leidos•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a 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. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security! This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign on bonus! Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex program for the Warfighter, which implements the latest technology? Well, look no further! This is an exciting time to contribute to a mission-critical program with lasting impactful results. 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 a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience (excluding educational 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.
5+ years in Agile development environments and 5+ years 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.