DevOps Engineers - Poly required

Leidos; Maryland; On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Job summary

A technology leader in national security is seeking highly experienced DevOps Engineers. This role involves supporting the development of a Kubernetes-native platform for workload orchestration, requiring expertise in backend architecture and cloud-native technologies. Responsibilities include developing containerized microservices, infrastructure automation using Ansible, and collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and strong skills in Kubernetes and programming languages such as Go, TypeScript, or Python. Competitive salary range from $131,300 to $237,350.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise in infrastructure provisioning, Ansible CM, and cloud-native ecosystems.
• Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Go, TypeScript, or Python.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes.
• Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Own and advance a Kubernetes-native workload orchestration application.
• Develop and maintain containerized microservices.
• Support infrastructure provisioning and automation via Ansible and IaC tools.
• Implement cloud-native components leveraging Go, TypeScript, and Python.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Kubernetes

Ansible

Go

TypeScript

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Git workflows

Debugging skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye)

Linux/UNIX

Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Job description

Leidos anticipates numerous opportunities for DevOps Engineers within our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking highly experienced DevOps Engineers to support the development and evolution of a Kubernetes-native platform used to orchestrate and deploy workloads within its own cluster. This role combines backend architecture, and cloud-native technologies, requiring deep technical expertise and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities Include

• Own and advance a Kubernetes-native workload orchestration application.
• Develop and maintain containerized microservices.
• Support infrastructure provisioning and automation via Ansible and IaC tools.
• Implement cloud-native components leveraging Go, TypeScript, and Python.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence and system integration.
• Improve platform observability and event-driven system performance.
• Maintain robust documentation and enforce internal development standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Level 0 – Bachelors and 2‑7 years of experience
• Level 1 – Bachelors and 7‑14 years of experience
• Level 2 – Bachelors and 14‑20 years of experience
• Level 3 – Bachelors and 20 or more years of experience
• Expertise in infrastructure provisioning, Ansible CM, and cloud-native ecosystems.
• Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Go (Golang), TypeScript, or Python.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.
• Exceptional debugging, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye) and Agile/CI workflows.
• Familiarity with Kafka and event‑driven architecture.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX administration and SIGINT dataflows.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, MinIO in production.
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and Rancher Suite (Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt).
• Infrastructure automation using cloud‑init or Terraform.

Pay Range

$131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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.