TS/SCI NoSQL Database Engineer — Kubernetes & Elasticsearch

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared NoSQL Database Engineer to join the platform engineering team in Bethesda, MD. You will deploy and maintain databases like Elasticsearch and Redis within a Kubernetes-based microservice ecosystem, supporting cross-functional engineers and implementing GitOps practices.

The role requires a strong background in Linux, containers, security controls, and collaboration with customers and teams across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6+ years
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
• DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security or CISSP
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (EKS, Rancher, RKE2)
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis or Strimzi
• Experience with open-source technologies and modern infrastructure platforms
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls
• Strong Linux system administration knowledge
• Experience deploying, managing and troubleshooting containerized applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with customers, engineers and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment with diverse technical backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage, debug and maintain production-class databases such as Elasticsearch and Redis
• Design and support database configuration management across air-gapped networks
• Partner with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilities
• Contribute to operational monitoring for proactive notifications
• Contribute to engineering docs, diagrams and models
• Participate in Agile release planning, scrums and bug triage

Skills

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Redis

Linux administration

Cloud & containers

GitOps

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

EKS

Rancher

RKE2

Keycloak

Strimzi

Helm

ArgoCD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared NoSQL Database Engineer to join the platform engineering team in Bethesda, MD. You will deploy and maintain databases like Elasticsearch and Redis within a Kubernetes-based microservice ecosystem, supporting cross-functional engineers and implementing GitOps practices.

The role requires a strong background in Linux, containers, security controls, and collaboration with customers and teams across engineering disciplines.