Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer

and rapidly deployable. This position supports our customer mission to provide timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence in support of national security. We are seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure development and deployment pipelines. This role focuses on integrating security best practices into CI/CD workflows, supporting containerized environments, and maintaining cloud infrastructure within classified and unclassified environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with CI/CD automation, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure, along with a strong understanding of secure deployment practices. This individual will collaborate closely with software engineers, security teams, and system administrators to ensure secure and reliable system delivery.

Clearance Level Required:

Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI, as well as a Polygraph.

Primary Responsibilities:

• CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting microservices and container-based deployments.

• Containerization & Orchestration: Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage and monitor infrastructure using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Support secure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Shift-Left Security: Integrate security tools and best practices into development workflows, including static and dynamic code analysis.

• Environment Hardening: Collaborate with engineering and security teams to harden environments and secure cloud-native architectures.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve issues related to builds, deployments, and system performance.

• Compliance Support: Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in compliance activities aligned with RMF, STIGs, or related security frameworks.

• Documentation & Process Improvement: Document configurations and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps processes and tooling.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 4-8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience.

• CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.

• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Infrastructure as Code: Experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.

• Cloud Platforms: Experience working within AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments.

• Containerization: Experience with Docker.

• Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms.

• Secure Engineering Practices: Working knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and code scanning tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.

• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Security+, or GIAC certifications.

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Original Posting:
February 24, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 (but are not limited to) 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.

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 https://www.Leidos.com .

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 https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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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.

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