Senior DevOps Engineer

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support multiple agile development teams building and deploying Java, JavaScript, and Rust-based applications across cloud, on-premise, and edge environments. This role focuses on enabling secure, reliable, and automated software delivery while improving developer productivity and system resiliency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing CI/CD pipelines, managing hybrid infrastructure, and partnering closely with software engineers in fast-paced, iterative development environments.

This position does allow the ability to telework, but the chosen candidate must be within a reasonable driving distance to either Arlington, VA or Alexandria, VA. In addition, the chosen candidate must be able to be on site when asked., * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting Java, JavaScript, and Rust applications

• Support Agile development teams by automating build, test, deployment, and release processes
• Deploy and manage applications across cloud, on-premise, and edge computing environments
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Maintain and optimize containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (or equivalent orchestration platforms)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system availability and performance
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into pipelines and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, and performance issues across distributed environments
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation and best practices
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and operational playbooks

• US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong experience supporting agile or Scrum-based development teams
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Experience deploying and supporting applications written in Java, JavaScript, and/or Rust
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and system administration
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes or similar)
• Experience managing hybrid environments (cloud + on-premise)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, QA, and security teams, * Experience supporting C2, distributed systems, or mission-critical platforms
• Familiarity with edge computing or resource-constrained deployments
• Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of zero trust, secure build pipelines, and compliance-driven environments
• Experience with service mesh, GitOps, or platform engineering practices
• Exposure to performance testing and capacity planning

• Opportunity to lead and influence the delivery of impactful software products
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values ownership and continuous improvement
• Support for modern engineering practices, automation, and emerging technologies
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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., 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.

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.