Senior DevOps Engineer: Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Platform

Leidos; Maryland; On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Job summary

A technology leader in national security is seeking highly experienced DevOps Engineers. This role involves supporting the development of a Kubernetes-native platform for workload orchestration, requiring expertise in backend architecture and cloud-native technologies. Responsibilities include developing containerized microservices, infrastructure automation using Ansible, and collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and strong skills in Kubernetes and programming languages such as Go, TypeScript, or Python. Competitive salary range from $131,300 to $237,350.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise in infrastructure provisioning, Ansible CM, and cloud-native ecosystems.
• Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Go, TypeScript, or Python.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes.
• Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Own and advance a Kubernetes-native workload orchestration application.
• Develop and maintain containerized microservices.
• Support infrastructure provisioning and automation via Ansible and IaC tools.
• Implement cloud-native components leveraging Go, TypeScript, and Python.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Kubernetes

Ansible

Go

TypeScript

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Git workflows

Debugging skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye)

Linux/UNIX

Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Job description

A technology leader in national security is seeking highly experienced DevOps Engineers. This role involves supporting the development of a Kubernetes-native platform for workload orchestration, requiring expertise in backend architecture and cloud-native technologies. Responsibilities include developing containerized microservices, infrastructure automation using Ansible, and collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and strong skills in Kubernetes and programming languages such as Go, TypeScript, or Python. Competitive salary range from $131,300 to $237,350.