DevOps Engineer

Leidos; Gun Plain Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a major USAF cloud architecture program in a multi-cloud environment. The role requires an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and strong DevSecOps expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI with CI/CD and container tech.

This onsite position prefers candidates near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will contribute to secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud platforms, working within Agile teams and modern

Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban).
• Experience supporting or administering cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go).
• Understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control tools (Git).
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills.

Skills

DevSecOps

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Python Bash Java Go

Linux/Unix networking

Git

Education

BS degree + 8+ years experience

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Description Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. Leidos is seeking a DevSecOps 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: Due to the majority of the workload for this position needing to be conducted in a secure facility, candidates will be required to work onsite. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban).
• Experience supporting or administering cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go).
• Understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control tools (Git).
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK.
• Exposure to security scanning, compliance frameworks, or DevSecOps automation.
• Example certifications include: Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303 and AZ-304), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting October 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range 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 (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.