DevOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance
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- Description Leidos   was awarded   the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract . Leidos is seeking a   Dev Sec Ops    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   Dev Sec Ops    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 Cloud Formation.

* 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 Open Shift.

* 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   Dev Sec Ops    standards, systems engineering processes, and best practices.

Minimum 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.

* Secret clearance   required   
* U.S.
citizenship   required .

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

* Strong   understanding of systems engineering principles and   Dev Sec Ops    practices.

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

* Experience   with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops.

* Familiarity   with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and Open Shift.

* 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…