Senior DevOps Engineer 25k Sign on Bonus

Leidos; Maryland; On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO + holidays

401K with match

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer in its Intelligence Sector's CABA to design, automate, and optimize platform infrastructure. The role emphasizes Git-driven deployment pipelines and cloud readiness on AWS across Linux and Windows environments.

The ideal candidate collaborates with agile teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions for mission-critical programs, with a $25,000 sign-on bonus and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Computer Science with 15 years experience.
• Fluent with Git and version control best practices.
• Strong Linux (RHEL) and Windows system administration.
• Experience with automated deployment using Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with caching, databases, and Elasticsearch is a plus.
• Security practices, PCI compliance, and AWS cloud experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Build and maintain automated release pipelines for production.
• Automate deployments across environments with scripting.
• Configure and maintain apps with Puppet/Ansible; manage Jira/Confluence.
• Help design web service infrastructure and deployments.
• Drive process improvements via automation.

Skills

Git

Linux

Windows

Automation

Cloud AWS

Programming

Agile

JVM/ scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins/Bamboo

Docker

Kubernetes

Puppet

Ansible

Confluence/Jira

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign on bonus!

Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex program for the Warfighter, which implements the latest technology? Well, look no further! This is an exciting time to contribute to a mission‑critical program with lasting impactful results.

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in Git and extensive experience in platform architecture, automation, and cloud infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of Linux and Windows environments, Agile methodologies, and the ability to implement cutting‑edge solutions for deployment and system optimization. The ideal candidate is proficient in programming, has a strong background in system administration, and thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

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 15 years technical 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.
• Experience with Agile development environments and 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

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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

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