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DevOps Engineer

Leidos

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$87,100 - $157,450
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Engineering - Systems
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)

R-00174945

Description

Leidos   was awarded   the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract . Leidos is seeking a   DevSecOps   engineer   across AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience   to   modernize a leading , global-scale   multi-cloud environment   in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.  

 

Location:   

  This   position will be   hybrid remote. Candidates   will   be required   to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be   located   near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA)   or work in Huntsville, AL.  

Primary Responsibilities   Could Include:   

This individual will   be responsible for   technical planning, design, development, integration, verification, and sustainment of secure, cloud-native systems. The individual applies systems engineering principles to hardware, software, and networked environments, supporting the full system lifecycle from requirements analysis through deployment and operational support.  

 

  •   Perform   systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for cloud-based and hybrid environments.  


  •   Design , implement, and support secure CI/CD pipelines to enable automated, scalable software delivery.  


  •   Support   the integration of   DevSecOps   pipelines across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.  


  • Develop ,   maintain , and manage Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.  


  •   Deploy , configure, integrate, and support applications within cloud and hybrid environments.  


  •   Assist   with the configuration, operation, and sustainment of container platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift.  


  •   Analyze   and support system availability, scalability, performance, and resiliency across distributed cloud systems.  


  •   Contribute   to infrastructure modernization initiatives, system upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts.  


  •   Implement   and support automated security capabilities including vulnerability scanning, SAST/DAST, container security, and compliance automation.  


  •   Monitor   system health using logging and monitoring tools and support incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution.  


  •   Support   verification, validation, system testing, and quality assurance activities for cloud-based solutions.  


  •   Create   and   maintain   technical documentation, system diagrams, and operational procedures.  


  •   Collaborate   with developers, QA, security, operations, and customer stakeholders to influence solution design, processes, and technical approaches.  


  •   Apply   and enforce established   DevSecOps   standards, systems engineering processes, and best practices.  


 

 

Basic Qualifications  

  • Bachelor’s   degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or   Master’s   degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.   Additional   experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.  


  •  Interim   Secret clearance   required   to start; ability to obtain and   maintain   a Secret clearance.  


  • U.S.   citizenship   required .  


  • CompTIA   Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II).  


  • Strong   understanding of systems engineering principles and   DevSecOps   practices.  


  • Experience   supporting or administering cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).  


  • Experience   with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.  


  • Familiarity   with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.  


  • Proficiency   in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go).  


  • Solid   understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control (Git).  


  • Strong   collaboration, communication, and customer service skills  


 

 

Preferred Qualifications  

  •  Experience   supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).  


  • Familiarity   with Zero Trust architectures and security concepts.  


  • Cloud   provider certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle).  


  • Experience   with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK.  


  • Exposure   to security scanning tools, compliance frameworks, and   DevSecOps   automation.  


  • Industry   certifications such as CKAD, KCNA, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS   SysAdmin , AWS Advanced Networking, AWS Security, Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect.  


  • ​ Example certifications   include :    Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS   SysAdmin , AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect   


 

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Original Posting: February 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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