DevOps Engineer

Leidos Inc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer in Maryland. This role involves supporting the development lifecycle, automating deployments, and managing cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and extensive experience in DevOps, particularly with tools like Git, Docker, and Jenkins. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $107,900 - $195,050, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including a 401K match and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• 8 years of technical experience, with 5 years in DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS).
• Familiarity with security practices and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support the development lifecycle, including platform design and deployment.
• Build and maintain a release pipeline for secure delivery to production.
• Automate deployments using scripting languages and toolkits.

Skills

Git

Linux administration

Agile methodologies

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS management

Scripting languages

MySQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Overview

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront of Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Leidos offers competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign on bonus!

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Git and extensive experience in platform architecture, automation, and cloud infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of Linux and Windows environments, Agile methodologies, and the ability to implement cutting‑edge solutions for deployment and system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support the development lifecycle, including platform design, deployment, and debugging.
• Build and maintain a release pipeline for fast, secure delivery to production.
• Automate deployments across environments using scripting languages and toolkits.
• Configure sites/applications via tools like Puppet and Ansible, and maintain Confluence/Jira software.
• Assist in designing/maintaining web service infrastructure and deployments.
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation and streamlining.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Masters Degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or Computer Science and 8 years technical experience, with a minimum of 5 years of DevOps experience
• Fluent with Git and version control best practices, including branching and merging strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Linux environments (RHEL 6/7/8, RHCSA/RHCE, CentOS) and Windows system administration.
• Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment (preferred).
• Expertise with caching technologies (e.g., Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC), MySQL (Clusters, Replication, Tuning), and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus).
• Familiarity with security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, and PCI compliance.
• Experience with Agile development environments and managing AWS cloud or virtualized servers in PaaS environments.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Ruby, C/C++, Go, Python, or Java) and understanding of object‑oriented programming.
• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. 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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), and other law.

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.