Senior Python Developer - IoT Security Platform

Leidos Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a skilled security research software engineer to advance an IoT security solution from lab to customer deployments. The role blends end-user support, feature development, and partner integration across multiple sites in Columbia, MD or Chantilly, VA.

The position requires TS/SCI clearance, strong Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS experience, plus familiarity with IaC, monitoring stacks, and full-stack RESTful/Angular UI work.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
• Four years of experience in a Python Development role
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
• Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
• Proficiency in software development in Python
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience delivering solutions on AWS
• Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
• Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar
• Experience supporting full-stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular-based web UI
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)
• Experience with user management and onboarding new users
• Experience with Twelve-Factor App methodology
• Linux system administration experience
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application
• Onboard and managing new users
• Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands
• Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners
• Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information
• Understand security restrictions and access requirements

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

Nomad

Docker Swarm

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK stack

GitLab CI/CD

Agile Scrum

PostgreSQL

RESTful API

Angular

Networking protocols

Twelve-Factor App

Linux

Self-motivation

Education

BS/MS in technical field

10 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Docker

Buildah

Kubernetes

FluxCD

ArgoCD

Terraform

Helm

Grafana

Prometheus

Loki

ELK

GitLab CI

Job description

Leidos is seeking a skilled security research software engineer to advance an IoT security solution from lab to customer deployments. The role blends end-user support, feature development, and partner integration across multiple sites in Columbia, MD or Chantilly, VA.

The position requires TS/SCI clearance, strong Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS experience, plus familiarity with IaC, monitoring stacks, and full-stack RESTful/Angular UI work.