Sr DevOps Engineer - Alexandria VA

VetJobs; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Partial telework

Job summary

Leidos Spatial Solutions Division has an exciting opportunity for a senior DevOps Engineer to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems that enable NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission. Work onsite from Alexandria, Chantilly, Gaithersburg, or St.

Louis with up to half-time telework. Responsibilities include deploying microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline in a Linux multi-tenant AWS environment, building GitLab CI/CD pipelines,

Qualifications

• Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews.
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting.
• Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS).
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling).
• Experience supporting development testing.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures.
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow.
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices.
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• The primary duties will be to support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant environment.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and securing virtual networks within AWS
• Experience implementing VPC network connectivity
• Experience diagnosing and resolving VPC connectivity issues
• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy docker containers
• Review code within Git and extract/create engineering documentation as needed
• Support Developer deployments
• Provide technical guidance for all capabilities/microservices
• Support Developer testing in the environment
• Create and Maintain DevOps documentation
• Conduct Security remediation as needed from scans
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

DevSecOps

Security clearance

US citizenship

Linux

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

AWS Lambda

AWS ECS

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated.

• Job #: R-00184367
• Location: Alexandria, VA
• Category: Systems Engineering
• Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
• Travel Required: No
• Shift: Day
• Remote Type: Hybrid Remote
• Clearance: Top Secret
• External Referral Program: Eligible
• Referral Bonus Amount: $1,000
• Sector: Intel

The Leidos Spatial Solutions Division has an exciting opportunity for a senior DevOps Engineer to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems that enable NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission collecting sciences, technology and tradecraft measuring and modeling the Globe to provide three-dimensional accuracy of every point in, on, or above the Earth.

Work onsite from Alexandria, Chantilly, Gaithersburg, or St. Louis, while enjoying up to half‑time telework to keep your week balanced and productive. Bring your expertise, your curiosity, and your drive — we’ll give you the platform to thrive.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties will be to support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant environment.

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and securing virtual networks within AWS
• Experience implementing VPC network connectivity
• Experience diagnosing and resolving VPC connectivity issues
• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy docker containers
• Review code within Git and extract/create engineering documentation as needed
• Support Developer deployments
• Provide technical guidance for all capabilities/microservices
• Support Developer testing in the environment
• Create and Maintain DevOps documentation
• Conduct Security remediation as needed from scans
• Other tasks as assigned

Auto req ID

479806BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
• Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Experience supporting development testing
• Experience with cloud-based architectures
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS
• Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containers
• AWS certification (e.g. DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
• Linux certifications
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

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.

Original Posting

June 1, 2026

Pay Range

$107,900.00 - $195,050.00

City

Alexandria

State

Virginia

Job_Category

Engineering

Job Code

Systems_Engineer Engineer

Affiliate Sponsor

Leidos

Salary Range

>$100,000