Senior DevOps Engineer

Leidos; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a highly experienced engineer to support the development lifecycle, design deployment platforms, and automate release processes. You will configure and maintain infrastructure tools, integrate CI/CD pipelines, and help secure cloud environments with continued process improvements.

This role requires deep Linux/Windows administration, scripting, and hands-on work with Docker/Kubernetes, as well as experience with caching and database technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or Computer Science plus relevant experience.
• Fluent with Git and version control practices (branching/merging).
• Strong Linux knowledge (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows admin.Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, Kubernetes for automated deployment is preferred.
• Experience with caching (Memcache, Redis, APC), MySQL (clusters/replication), Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus).
• Security practices, networking, firewalls, PCI compliance familiarity.
• 5+ years in Agile environments and 5+ years managing AWS cloud or VMs in PaaS.
• Proficiency in at least one language (Ruby, C/C++, Go, Python, Java) and OOP concepts.
• Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development lifecycle including platform design, deployment, and debugging.
• Build and maintain a release pipeline for fast, secure production delivery.
• Automate deployments across environments using scripting and toolkits.
• Configure sites/apps via Puppet/Ansible; maintain Confluence/Jira.
• Assist in designing/maintaining web service infrastructure and deployments.
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation and streamlining.

Skills

Git

Linux

Agile experience

AWS cloud

Programming languages

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins/Bamboo

Confluence/Jira

Job description

Description

Who We Are:

Kudu Dynamics is Leidos Owned Company, forged out of a decade of

experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos company is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build the next generation of capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development lifecycle, including platform design, deployment, and debugging.
• Build and maintain a release pipeline for fast, secure delivery to production.
• Automate deployments across environments using scripting languages and toolkits.
• Configure sites/applications via tools like Puppet and Ansible, and maintain Confluence/Jira software.
• Assist in designing/maintaining web service infrastructure and deployments.
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation and streamlining.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters Degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or Computer Science and a minimum of 12 years of directly related experience (excluding educational experience).
• Fluent with Git and version control best practices, including branching and merging strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Linux environments (RHEL 6/7/8, RHCSA/RHCE, CentOS) and Windows system administration.
• Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment (preferred).
• Expertise with caching technologies (e.g., Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC), MySQL (Clusters, Replication, Tuning), and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus).
• Familiarity with security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, and PCI compliance.
• 5+ years in Agile development environments and 5+ years managing AWS cloud or virtualized servers in PaaS environments.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Ruby, C/C++, Go, Python, or Java) and understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 22, 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

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.