DevOps Engineer

Leidos Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Omaha is seeking a DevOps Engineer to guide software modernization efforts. The role includes developing CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with Agile teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and the ability to secure a DoD Secret clearance. This hybrid position allows up to 25% remote work. Competitive benefits include health programs and paid leave. Salary range is $87,100 - $157,450.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience or a Master's with 2+ years.
• US Citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of DevOps technologies.
• Experience building DevOps pipelines.
• Understanding basic networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers to maintain best practices.
• Develop automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to software deployment strategies.
• Work with Agile teams for project success.
• Troubleshoot software deployment issues.

Skills

DevOps trends and technologies

CI/CD pipeline development

Container technologies (Docker/Podman)

Kubernetes

Linux/UNIX command line

Networking protocols (HTTP, HTTPS)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

GitLab CI

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Helm

Job description

Description

Leidos has a current job opportunity for a DevOps Engineer supporting the C4ISR Solutions Operation. The DevOps Engineer will guide the definition, implementation, and delivery of programs focused on modernizing a variety of software systems. The selected candidate will leverage their skills in infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and software deployment across the software development lifecycle. In this role, there is the potential to support multiple contracts to help provide growth and broaden opportunities within Leidos.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position will primarily be worked on site in Omaha, NE but will support a hybrid working schedule with up to 25% worked from home.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in providing input and expertise to senior engineers to maintain alignments with best practices and recommend system improvements while overseeing the automated deployment, roll‑back, and monitoring of applications into software development, test, and production environments.
• Develop automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI.
• Contribute to various software deployment strategies leveraging Kubernetes, Helm, Docker/Podman, and Ansible.
• Apply DevOps expertise to ensure congruence of the various infrastructure, software, configurations and interfaces maintained under configuration control.
• Work with Agile software development teams, communicating and collaborating frequently with teammates to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software deployment issues.
• Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and assist with mitigation of technical risks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within 120 days of your start date with Leidos.
• Knowledge and understanding of DevOps trends and technologies.
• Experience designing, building and deploying DevOps pipelines with GitLab CI.
• Experience with container technologies, such as Docker or Podman, and container orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes.
• Understanding of basic networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS) and how they work in Kubernetes architecture.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX command line.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analysis skills, including the ability to logically create structure and order from unstructured inputs.
• Self‑starter that can work independently while possessing communication skills to work effectively with software development teams, customers, and senior program leadership.
• Requires an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS.

Preferred Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance.
• Professional cybersecurity certification such as Security+, or similar.
• Experience designing and implementing application deployment pipelines and developing software in a containerized environment with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with Kubernetes application deployment/management tools such as Helm or Kustomize.
• Full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
• Previous SCM experience, including release planning, managing software baselines, merging branches, and producing software builds.
• Experience working with Agile software development teams and implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
• Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment, including experience building and deploying software applications that meet DoD security standards and updating applications and code to meet security scans and security implementation guidelines (e.g., STIGs).
• Experience with USSTRATCOM ISPAN domain.

Pay Range

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

Pay and Benefits

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‑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.