SME DevSecOps Engineer

Leidos; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 126,100 - 227,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to architect cloud infrastructure for the U.S. Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA. This role involves designing CI/CD pipelines, developing Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring security in the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud applications and a strong understanding of security principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in an IT discipline.
• Excellent customer service skills, with 4+ years customer-facing experience.
• 5+ years administration experience with cloud-based applications.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
• Develop IaC using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Configure and optimize container orchestration platforms.
• Embed security best practices into DevSecOps processes.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Security practices in SDLC

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Prometheus

Git

Job description

Description

At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.

Shape the future of digital defense

Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next‑generation technology, architecting cutting‑edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission‑critical systems that keep our nation secure.

Opportunity: Senior DevSecOps Engineer

We're seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll architect the cloud infrastructure that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Configure and optimize container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift).
• Create, manage, and optimize virtual machines using Hypervisor technologies such as VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, or KVM.
• Configure and maintain virtualized environments to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Support infrastructure modernization efforts by integrating virtualization solutions into hybrid cloud environments.
• Embed security best practices into the SDLC and CI/CD processes.
• Implement automated security tools for vulnerability scanning, static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), and container security.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and industry security standards (e.g., NIST, DoD, ISO).
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Maintain high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud‑based systems.
• Establish proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Respond to and troubleshoot production incidents, performing root cause analysis and resolution.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, QA, and security professionals.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in an IT discipline.
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer‑facing position for a minimum of 4 years.
• Minimum 5+ years of administration experience with cloud‑based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS).
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, Bash, Go).
• Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
• Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Hands‑on experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of security principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and encryption techniques.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack).
• Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Unix systems, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency with Red Hat OpenShift container platform and related services.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.

Certifications

• Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect.

Pay Range

$126,100.00 – $227,950.00. 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 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.

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.

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.