Leidos is seeking a DevOps Engineer (Tier 3) to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will be able to support, maintain, and develop custom software applications and services. The DevOps Engineer (Tier 3) will be responsible for creating, testing, updating, and maintaining source code for custom software applications and services written in various programming languages and implemented in both Windows and Linux Operating System environments. Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or modify custom applications and scripts implemented across multiple platforms
• Maintain custom software applications and services
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing software solutions
• Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms
• Provide input to software configuration and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required
• Attend meetings and reviews
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the program manager, and customer team members
• Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors as required

• Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with at least 6 years of prior relevant experience. May have 12+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated custom development experience using Linux based servers and appliances
• Demonstrated 3+ years of experience using Rust and/or Python to develop applications and services. Experience with Rust strongly preferred; candidates with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new languages will also be considered
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation tools using Ansible
• Demonstrated experience implementing custom apps using Docker containers
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining custom application code bases
• Demonstrate strong written/verbal communications, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to document and share information
• Able to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor
• Experience with agile development methodologies

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable of the following programming languages and IT technologies
• Rust (e.g. Actix, Rocket, or Warp, Wasm for client-side Rust Code)
• Python
• VMWare
• Ubuntu Server
• Windows Server
• Samba
• Linux Firejail
• Docker
• Ansible
• Github / Gitlab
• Squid
• Greylog
• SQL / Posgresql
• Knowledgeable in developing automation solutions for routine processes such as alerting and logging (e.g. PowerShell for scripting automation)
• Knowledgeable of web-based application development and best practices
• Knowledgeable of custom browser plugin development
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Ability to integrate AI models into web applications

Preferred Certifications Areas or similar:

• Security+
• ITIL v3 Foundation
• Certified System Administrator
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Web Application Pen Testing Certifications

MSBA

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 .