Lead Software Engineer, Data & DevSecOps

Leidos; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This on-site role drives migration to a secure cloud environment, delivers critical capabilities, and leads cross‑functional teams on a mission‑critical DISA program.

The position requires a strong background in engineering, leadership development, and delivering complex software systems in a high‑security setting; active TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of hands‑on

Job description

Join the team transforming secure cloud operations for the future.

We’re seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cutting‑edge, highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer base. In this role, you’ll help drive CESO’s migration to a high‑security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. If you’re ready to make an impact on a mission‑critical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next generation of secure enterprise services.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineering
• Organizational & Technical Leadership
• People Management & Leadership Development
• Delivery & Execution
• Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance
• BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Minimum of 10 years of hands‑on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps
• Demonstrated experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support functions in complex enterprise environments
• Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices
• Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
• Hands‑on full‑SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment
• Experience designing, building, and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools)
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in a high op‑temp, top secret environment
• Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equivalent Agile Project Management software
• Experience with the following technologies:

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
• Prior experience leading database modernization and transformation initiatives involving legacy‑to‑modern platform migration, cloud adoption, or hybrid enterprise environments.
• Experience in high‑availability, mission‑critical, or large‑scale federal enterprise systems requiring strong reliability, performance, and security.
• Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for database architecture standards, engineering governance, integration, and technical problem resolution.
• Experience working in environments that require close coordination with government stakeholders, cross‑functional technical teams, and multiple contractors.

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Original Posting:

June 3, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.