2 months ago
Alexandria, VA, USA or Gaithersburg, MD, USAMid Level / Senior
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$87k - $157k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines for microservices and container-based deployments.
- Support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes or OpenShift.
- Manage and monitor infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Provision, configure, and monitor secure AWS or Azure cloud environments.
- Integrate security tools, static and dynamic code analysis, and secure engineering practices into development workflows.
- Harden environments and secure cloud-native architectures in collaboration with engineering and security teams.
- Deploy, troubleshoot, and support builds, deployments, containerized applications, and system performance.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and support compliance activities aligned with RMF, STIGs, and related frameworks.
- Document configurations and improve DevSecOps processes and tooling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass a polygraph examination.
- U.S. citizenship as required by the contract.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Proficiency with Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation and AWS or Azure cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using AWS CDK.
- Experience with Docker, GitLab pipelines, AWS ECS, and Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar orchestration platforms.
- Working knowledge of secure coding, vulnerability management, and code scanning tools.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture is preferred.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Security+, or GIAC certifications are preferred.
Benefits
- The stated pay range is $87,100.00–$157,450.00 annually.
- The position supports classified and unclassified environments and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility.
Tech Stack
About Leidos
Leidos builds and operates technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health agencies, including systems integration, cyber, enterprise IT, sensors, and healthcare IT. It primarily sells through government contracts and long-term programs, plus managed services and mission software. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos is a Fortune 500 public company on the NYSE; customers include U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and civil bodies such as the FAA.