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Senior DevOps Engineer

Leidos

Location
Onsite (5943 Undisclosed MD Customer Site 20701, Maryland)
Compensation
$154k - $278k/yr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the Role

Leidos is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical national security programs within its Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role involves platform design, deployment automation, and system optimization for complex government infrastructure.

Skills

DevOps Git Linux Windows Automation Cloud infrastructure Agile Jenkins Docker Kubernetes MySQL Elasticsearch Python Java System administration Networking

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Parental paid leave

Perks

  • Flexible schedules
  • Discounted stock purchase plans
  • Sign on bonus

Full job details

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign on bonus!

Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex program for the Warfighter, which implements the latest technology? Well, look no further! This is an exciting time to contribute to a mission-critical program with lasting impactful results.

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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Masters Degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or Computer Science and 15 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

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 20, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.