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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Github, Iterative and Incremental Development, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Rust (Programming Language), Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Performance Testing, Istio, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff1f96a81b8cdac4 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)