Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Gaithersburg, MDAlexandria, VAChantilly, VATucson, AZ
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 60 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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TL;DR · Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer

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The Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer joins the Geospatial Analyst Solutions Directorate to support the Maru Program. This role focuses on integrating security into all stages of the software development lifecycle to provide timely geospatial intelligence for national security. The engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and support containerized environments. Key responsibilities include hardening cloud-native architectures, performing vulnerability assessments aligned with RMF and STIGs, and automating deployments. The candidate must utilize technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and AWS ECS. Required skills involve proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and AWS CDK, alongside scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Additionally, the role requires expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation to ensure scalable and secure system delivery.

Skills

DevSecOps CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Terraform AWS Azure Python Bash PowerShell GitLab CI GitHub Actions Jenkins OpenShift AWS CDK AWS ECS CloudFormation Zero Trust Architecture RMF STIGs

What you'll do

Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines for microservices and container-based deployments.
Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or OpenShift.
Manage and monitor infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Provision, configure, and monitor secure cloud environments in both classified and unclassified settings.
Integrate security tools and best practices into development workflows, including static and dynamic code analysis.
Harden environments and secure cloud-native architectures in coordination with engineering and security teams.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in compliance activities aligned with RMF and STIGs.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to builds, deployments, and overall system performance.

What we're looking for

US citizenship is required.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph examination is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 4–8 years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Experience with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and AWS CDK.
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles (preferred).
Industry certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Security+, or GIAC (preferred).

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