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# Associate Software Developer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Montgomery Village, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $57,850.0 - $104,575.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Linux, Inventory Management Software, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Network Configuration and Change Management, Package Management Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, YAML, Scripting, Containerization, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3dd0fa503bd22053

## About the Role

* Ansible - Deep experience with playbooks, roles, custom plugins, callbacks, and inventory systems
 * Python - Strong scripting, automation, and tool development
 * Bash/Shell scripting - Complex build orchestration and system automation
 * Linux system administration - Red Hat Enterprise Linux, package management, integration of Linux technologies, etc. Demands strong foundational Linux administration and management of the full lifecycle of systems from bare metal to operational deployment across multiple environments.
 * Container technology - Podman/Docker, container builds, orchestration

Systems Knowledge:

 * Network configuration (VLANs, IP schemes, switch configs)
 * Physical hardware provisioning (PXE boot, kickstart)
 * Virtual machine lifecycle management (VMware and KVM)
 * Multi-environment deployment (dev/test/prod/lab)
 * Package ecosystem management (RPM, pip, Ansible Galaxy)
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
 * Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Desired Qualifications:

 * Ansible best practices
 * YAML templating and variable hierarchies
 * Ansible vault and secrets management
 * Multi-site infrastructure coordination
 * Custom Ansible plugin development
 * AI assisted development

## Description

**Location: This position is in our Gaithersburg, MD office 3 days a week and 2 days a week from home office.

Travel: 25% travel is required for this position. Travel will be to various airports across the country as the TFDM system is deployed to 89 airports. The travel will generally be between 1 to 2 weeks per trip.