DevSecOps Engineer: Secure CI/CD & Cloud Automation

Via Logic LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines for geospatial intelligence systems. The role emphasizes containerization with Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes/OpenShift, IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation, and cloud provisioning in AWS/Azure environments.

The candidate will collaborate with software, security, and systems teams to harden environments and ensure secure, scalable deployments, including RMF/STIG compliance.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 4-8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
• CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience working within AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments.
• AWS CDK: Hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using CDK.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker.
• GitLab CI/CD: Build, maintain, and troubleshoot automated GitLab pipelines.
• Integration: Experience integrating CDK, GitLab, Docker, and ECS for automated deployments.
• AWS ECS: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using ECS.
• Orchestration: Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms.
• Secure Engineering Practices: Working knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and code scanning tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting microservices and container-based deployments.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage and monitor infrastructure using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Support secure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Shift-Left Security: Integrate security tools and best practices into development workflows, including static and dynamic code analysis.
• Environment Hardening: Collaborate with engineering and security teams to harden environments and secure cloud-native architectures.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve issues related to builds, deployments, and system performance.
• Compliance Support: Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in compliance activities aligned with RMF, STIGs, or related security frameworks.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: Document configurations and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps processes and tooling.

Skills

CI/CD Tools

Scripting

Terraform

Cloud Platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AWS CDK

GitLab CI/CD

CDK

ECS

Security Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

OpenShift

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines for geospatial intelligence systems. The role emphasizes containerization with Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes/OpenShift, IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation, and cloud provisioning in AWS/Azure environments.

The candidate will collaborate with software, security, and systems teams to harden environments and ensure secure, scalable deployments, including RMF/STIG compliance.