DevOps Engineer

Leidos

$107K — $195K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 8 years of technical experience, with at least 5 years in DevOps.
  • Proficient with Git and version control best practices.
  • Strong understanding of Linux (RHEL 6/7/8, RHCSA/RHCE) and Windows systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins/Bamboo.
  • Knowledge of caching technologies and databases (MySQL, Elasticsearch).
  • Familiar with security practices and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development lifecycle, including design, deployment, and debugging.
  • Build and maintain a release pipeline for secure production delivery.
  • Automate environment deployments using scripting languages.
  • Configure sites/applications with Puppet and Ansible; manage Confluence/Jira.
  • Assist in web service infrastructure design and maintenance.
  • Identify and implement automation for process improvements.

Benefits

  • Work on a mission-critical program with significant impact.
  • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
  • Opportunity to implement cutting-edge technology solutions.
  • Exposure to Agile methodologies and best practices in DevOps.
Full Job Description
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 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 8 years technical experience, with a minimum of 5 years of DevOps 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


Original Posting:
May 26, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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