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# Senior DevOps Engineer 25k Sign On Bonus

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Software Code Optimization, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Memcached, MySQL, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Platform as a Service (PAAS), PCI Data Security Standards, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Ansible, Ruby, Systems Integration, Web Services, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Puppet, Kibana, Network Server, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Golang
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9182100/senior-devops-engineer-25k-sign-on-bonus

## About the Role

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in Git and extensive experience in platform architecture, automation, and cloud infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of Linux and Windows environments, Agile methodologies, and the ability to implement cutting-edge solutions for deployment and system optimization. The ideal candidate is proficient in programming, has a strong background in system administration, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment., * Bachelor's degree or Masters Degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or Computer Science and 12 or more years technical experience

 * Fluent with Git and version control best practices, including branching and merging strategies.
 * Strong knowledge of Linux environments (RHEL 6/7/8, RHCSA/RHCE, CentOS) and Windows system administration.
 * Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment (preferred).
 * Expertise with caching technologies (e.g., Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC), MySQL (Clusters, Replication, Tuning), and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus).
 * Familiarity with security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, and PCI compliance.
 * Experience with Agile development environments and managing AWS cloud or virtualized servers in PaaS environments.
 * Proficiency in at least one programming language (Ruby, C/C++, Go, Python, or Java) and understanding of object-oriented programming.
 * Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

## Description

* Support the development lifecycle, including platform design, deployment, and debugging.
 * Build and maintain a release pipeline for fast, secure delivery to production.
 * Automate deployments across environments using scripting languages and toolkits.
 * Configure sites/applications via tools like Puppet and Ansible, and maintain Confluence/Jira software.
 * Assist in designing/maintaining web service infrastructure and deployments.
 * Identify and implement process improvements through automation and streamlining.


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