DevSecOps Engineer

Leidos LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer in Oklahoma City to strengthen security within the software lifecycle for a DoD program. The role requires a TS/SCI with ability to obtain SCI clearance and hands-on DevSecOps experience.

You will drive secure DevOps practices, automate security tooling in CI/CD, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the security posture of critical DoD applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or Master’s with 2+ years.
• Three to five years of software development experience.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and supporting technologies.
• Experience with Linux and Windows systems, networks, and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of security into DevOps pipelines for DoD applications.
• Automate security tools and processes within CI/CD workflows.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, pentesting, and threat modeling.
• Collaborate to establish secure coding practices and controls.
• Manage security tooling (SAST/DAST/IAST) and IaC security.
• Participate in incident response and monitor security events.
• Mentor junior team members on DevSecOps best practices.

Skills

DevSecOps

Security integration

CI/CD

Vulnerability assessments

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms

Linux/Windows admin

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Puppet

Jira

GitLab

CI/CD tooling

Job description

DevSecOps Engineer Oklahoma City, OK TS/SCI Clearance

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to support a fast-paced program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.

The Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer will enhance the integration of security practices into our DevOps processes for a large Air Force weapons system program.

This role is vital for ensuring that security is a fundamental aspect of the software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience in DevSecOps practices and a strong desire to improve security measures within our applications.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to further develop your career in DevSecOps within an Air Force program, contributing to the secure and efficient development of software in a challenging and innovative environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the integration of security practices into the DevOps pipeline for DoD applications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.


• Implement and automate security tools and processes within CI/CD workflows to enhance the security posture of applications.


• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling to identify and remediate security issues.


• Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish secure coding practices and implement security controls.


• Configure and manage security tools, including static code analysis, dynamic application security testing, and infrastructure as code (IaC) security.


• Participate in incident response activities, monitoring security alerts and incidents, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.


• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on DevSecOps best practices and tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI prior to your start date.


• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.


• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


• Three to five years of experience performing or supporting software development activities in a professional capacity.


• Strong understanding of software development paradigms and supporting technologies (e.g. change management & version control, CI/CD, Agile planning tools such as Jira or Gitlab)


• Strong experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS)


• Experience provisioning and managing resources within IaaS/Cloud infrastructures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)


• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes


• Experience with automated provisioning and configuration tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, Ansible or similar technologies


• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills, including the ability to logically create structure and order from unstructured inputs.


• Self-starter that is able to work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs.


• DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification or higher (e.g. CASP, CISM, CISSP) or DoD 8140 Advanced certifications


• Intermediate or better cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification from another cloud provider.


• Experience with security tools and practices related to DevSecOps (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST).


• Experience with compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST) and DoD regulations.


• Understanding of Keycloak administration.


• Experience using Helm to deploy tools.


• 1-2 years of experience performing Configuration Management activities in a professional capacity related to software development.


• 3-5 years of experience performing DevSecOps activities in a professional capacity.


• Interest in continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity and DevOps practices.

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

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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.

• competitive compensation


• Health and Wellness programs


• Income Protection


• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.