DevSecOps Engineer - Secure CI/CD for Defense Systems

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, implement, and secure CI/CD pipelines across software, security, and systems integration teams. The role emphasizes SAST/DAST, container security, and IaC with Docker/Kubernetes, aligning with NIST/RMF standards. You must be a U.S.

citizen, able to obtain a Final Secret clearance, and reside in Huntsville, AL or relocate there. On-site work only, with a strong focus on automation, secure coding, and rapid delivery in

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science or related technical field with 2-4 years of experience or MS with 1-2 years of experience.
• 1+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or DevSecOps roles.
• On-site work (no remote/hybrid options).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security+ Certification.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization/orchestration.
• Scripting and automation in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Strong Linux admin, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative communication.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Final Secret Clearance.
• Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve DevSecOps pipelines and practices.
• Integrate security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning).
• Establish and enforce secure SDLC standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with software, cybersecurity, and integration teams to embed security.
• Drive adoption of IaC and immutable infrastructure principles.
• Oversee containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker.
• Manage secrets, IAM, and zero-trust security models.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (NIST, RMF).
• Mentor engineers on DevSecOps, secure coding, and automation strategies.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools to improve security and delivery speed.
• Partner with leadership to define DevSecOps strategy, roadmap, and metrics.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Scripting

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Security+

Education

BS or MS in CS or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Leidos is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, implement, and secure CI/CD pipelines across software, security, and systems integration teams. The role emphasizes SAST/DAST, container security, and IaC with Docker/Kubernetes, aligning with NIST/RMF standards. You must be a U.S.

citizen, able to obtain a Final Secret clearance, and reside in Huntsville, AL or relocate there. On-site work only, with a strong focus on automation, secure coding, and rapid delivery in