DevSecOps Engineer (Secret clearance)

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Secret-cleared DevSecOps Engineer for the Decision Advantage Division to support across all-domain weapon systems and C2 infrastructure. The role collaborates with Program Managers, domain engineers, and government counterparts to advance DoD JADC2 initiatives.

Responsibilities include designing and enforcing security solutions, overseeing changes to infrastructure, automating cybersecurity tasks, and delivering advanced technical solutions using modern CI/CD pipelines and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 8–12 years of practical software/Linux and/or Windows system administration experience.
• U.S. citizen with active Secret clearance.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Gitea, GitLab or similar, plus automation design and implementation with Gitlab CI, ArgoCD, Flux, Terraform, Nexus, Artifactory.
• Experience automating with Python, Linux shells, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform or similar languages.
• Experience remediating cyber findings on Linux/Windows baselines and AD/Group Policy.
• Familiarity with DoD STIGs and network systems administration.

Responsibilities

• DevSecOps Engineer design, implement, and enforce security solutions in alignment with security policy.
• Provide oversight to changes in hardware, software, or network configuration and implement secure infrastructure practices.
• Work on automation of cybersecurity items and system bug resolution as required.
• Implement highly technical solutions using various advanced technologies.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Shell scripting

Ansible

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Gitea / GitLab CI

GitLab CI

ArgoCD

Flux

Terraform

Nexus Repository Manager

Artifactory

Job description

Description

Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified and Secret cleared DevSecOps Engineer for the Decision Advantage Division. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). This position will work closely with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• DevSecOps Engineer design, implement, and enforce security solutions in alignment with securitypolicy.
• DevSecOps Engineer provide oversight to changes in hardware, software, or network configuration and implement best practices in securing the infrastructure.
• Works on automation of cybersecurity items and system bug resolution as required.
• Implements highly technical solutions using various advanced technologies.

Required Qualifications

• An Engineering degree, 8 - 12 years of relevantpracticalsoftware Linux and/or Windows system administration experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must be U.S citizen.
• Must possess active and current Secret clearance.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining pipelines in Gitea, GitLab, or similar CI/CD platforms, automation design and implementation with Gitlab CI, ArgoCD, Flux, Terraform, Nexus Repository Manager, Artifactory, and release pipelines for CI/CD of production quality software.
• Hands-on experience with developing automation using Python, Linux shells, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform or equivalent languages.
• Experience remediating cyber related findings on Linux host baselines, Windows environments to include Active Directory implementation, and GroupPolicydefinitions.
• Familiarity with network systems administration and STIG Implementation.

Additional Qualifications/Certifications

• Container technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift) knowledge.
• Performance monitoring, logging, and alerting (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ALG Stack).
• Familiarity with a variety ofDoDSTIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guide).
• Experience with cyber tools:
• EvaluateSTIG, StigViewer
• Security Center & Nessus (ACAS)
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance.

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Original Posting

September 2, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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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.

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