Senior DevOps Engineer (Tier 3) - Rust, Python & Automation

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a DevOps Engineer (Tier 3) to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. The role involves maintaining and developing custom software applications in Windows and Linux environments, with a focus on automation, scripting, and cross-platform integration.

The candidate will work across multiple teams, documenting capabilities and roadmaps, while collaborating with customers and partners to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with at least 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated custom development experience using Linux based servers and appliances.
• 3+ years of experience using Rust and/or Python to develop applications and services.
• Experience with automation tools using Ansible and custom apps using Docker containers.
• Strong written/verbal communications, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or modify custom applications and scripts implemented across multiple platforms.
• Maintain custom software applications and services.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing software solutions.
• Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms.
• Provide input to software configuration and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required.
• Attend meetings and reviews.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the program manager, and customer team members.
• Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors as required.

Skills

Rust

Python

Ansible

Docker

Agile development

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Linux

VMware

GitHub

GitLab

Windows Server

Ubuntu Server

Samba

Job description

Leidos is seeking a DevOps Engineer (Tier 3) to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. The role involves maintaining and developing custom software applications in Windows and Linux environments, with a focus on automation, scripting, and cross-platform integration.

The candidate will work across multiple teams, documenting capabilities and roadmaps, while collaborating with customers and partners to ensure secure, scalable solutions.