DevOps Engineer - TS​/SCI Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI with Security Clearance
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- Description The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently seeking an experienced Dev Ops 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.

Primary 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, Cloud Formation, 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 Dev Sec Ops  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

Basic Qualifications:

* US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ 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, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops)

* 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

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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, Git Ops, or platform engineering practices

* Exposure to performance testing and capacity planning

What We Offer:

* 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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