DevOps Engineer

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia to support mission-critical systems development, integration, and deployment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a solid understanding of AWS technologies and DevSecOps methodologies.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field and an active Top Secret clearance. Among the responsibilities will be using GITLAB and supporting cloud-based architectures. The position offers a competitive salary range of $87,100.00 - $157,450.00.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph post-hire.
• 4+ years of relevant experience or 2+ years with M.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems.
• Support development testing in cloud-based architectures.
• Work in a team collaboration environment.

Skills

GITLAB functionality

AWS services/technologies

Python scripting

DevSecOps methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Jira

Confluence

Education

B.S. in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

AWS ECS

AWS Lambda

ArcGIS

Job description

Description

The Leidos Intel sector has an opening for an experienced DevOps Engineer to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactive self‑starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews.
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting.
• Experience using AWS services/technologies such as CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS.
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling).
• Experience supporting development testing.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with cloud‑based architectures.
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow.
• Experience using CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of software development and sustainment practices.
• Team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence).

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or M.S. with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph post‑hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS.
• AWS certification (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect).
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies.

Pay Range

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

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.