2 months ago
Base Salary
$131k - $237k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain reusable GitLab CI/CD templates and automate software supply-chain security using SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and artifact signing.
- Develop Terraform infrastructure as code for AWS GovCloud and Kubernetes and manage declarative GitOps configurations with Argo CD, Kustomize, and Helm.
- Deploy and maintain GitLab, Jira, Confluence, HashiCorp Vault, and GitLab Runner infrastructure on Kubernetes.
- Implement and validate NIST 800-53 RMF Authority to Operate controls and automate security hardening and compliance checks with OPA and Kyverno.
- Manage observability through Vector, Loki, Prometheus, and Grafana and configure secure log forwarding to an enterprise SIEM.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in an IT discipline, including 5+ years in a hands-on DevSecOps role.
- Expert knowledge of GitLab CI and reusable pipeline template development.
- Strong Kubernetes proficiency and deep practical Terraform experience in AWS environments.
- Hands-on experience with GitOps and Argo CD, observability tools, centralized logging, and SIEM log shipping.
- Understanding of cloud-native security, container hardening, and secrets management with HashiCorp Vault.
- Proficiency in Bash, Python, or Go.
- At least one certification is required, such as CKA, CKS, CKAD, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified Security, or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
- Preferred qualifications include DoD or federal experience, DISA STIG and RMF compliance experience, AWS EKS, Red Hat OpenShift, Cosign, Syft, Grype, and an existing DoD security clearance.
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.