DevOps Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 104,650 - 189,175; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a DevOps Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bethesda, MD. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining a full-stack containerized microservices architecture. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, a strong understanding of DevOps practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development or system engineering.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience in Linux environments and DevOps culture.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain a production big data pipeline using microservices.
• Enhance CI/CD and DevOps processes.
• Collaborate with System Engineers on CI/CD documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Quick learner

Commitment to continuous learning

Linux

DevOps

Education

BS in Engineering

BS in Computer Science

BS in Systems Engineering

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Jenkins

Nexus

Artifactory

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Groovy

Java

Job description

Are you ready to join Leidos’ all-star team? Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show how to accelerate your career path.

Leidos has an exciting opening for a DevOps Software Engineer to work with a dynamic team designing, developing, and deploying a state-of-the-art technology stack supporting DIA’s Science and Technology Directorate. Under a multi-Task Order 10-year contract, we support the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P) Modernization program and the Open Source Intelligence Integration Center (OSIC) mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. Join a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Most work is on-site at Bethesda, MD, with a flexible schedule and occasional remote tasks.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will contribute to designing, deploying, and maintaining a full-stack containerized microservices architecture, including systems administration, installation, and configuration. You will foster a DevOps culture and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Deploy, triage, and maintain a production big data pipeline using microservice architecture on Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and Kafka.
2. Enhance and maintain CI/CD and DevOps scripts and processes for faster development and resilient deployments.
3. Design and support scalable, redundant infrastructure in physical and virtualized environments.
4. Use SaltStack, ArgoCD, and Helm for provisioning, managing virtual resources, automating deployments, and configuring Kubernetes.
5. Collaborate with System Engineers on CI/CD processes and documentation.
6. Participate in Agile ceremonies, bug triage, design sessions, and meetings.

Qualifications include:

1. BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related, with 8+ years in software development or system engineering; 6+ years with Master’s degree.
2. Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph.
3. Problem-solving skills, quick learner, and commitment to continuous learning.
4. Experience working in Linux environments.
5. Experience with GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus, Artifactory.
6. Experience and/or certification in AWS.
7. Container orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
8. Development skills (Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java).
9. Ability to plan and lead DevOps work.

Preferred additional skills include:

1. Experience with large-scale systems.
2. Knowledge of Agile processes.
3. Experience with enterprise systems.
4. Technologies such as Kafka, Prometheus/Graphana, GPU-based Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Helm, Nexus, Artifactory.

Original Posting: May 8, 2025

Pay Range: $104,650.00 - $189,175.00. Compensation depends on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and other factors.