Description
At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.
Shape the future of digital defense.
Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure.
Your opportunity to lead transformation.
We're seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll architect the cloud infrastructure that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security.
Ready to engineer solutions that matter?
Primary Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly capable SME DevSecOps Engineer with expertise in supporting operations using AWS, Azure, and Python. This individual will be responsible for developing in a scalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery.
- Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Configure and optimize container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker or OpenShift).
- Virtualization and Infrastructure Management:
- Create, manage, and optimize virtual machines using Hypervisor technologies such as VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM.
- Configure and maintain virtualized environments to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
- Support infrastructure modernization efforts by integrating virtualization solutions into hybrid cloud environments.
- Security Integration:
- Embed security best practices into the SDLC and CI/CD processes.
- Implement automated security tools for vulnerability scanning, static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), and container security.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and industry security standards (e.g., NIST, DoD, ISO).
- Cloud and Infrastructure Management:
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Maintain high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems.
- Monitoring and Incident Management:
- Establish proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and availability.
- Respond to and troubleshoot production incidents, performing root cause analysis and resolution.
- Collaboration and Mentorship:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and security professionals.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in an IT-discipline.
- Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer-facing position for a minimum of 4 years.
- Minimum 5+ year of Administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS).
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, Bash, Go).
- Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
- Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong knowledge of security principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and encryption techniques.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack).
- Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Unix systems, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Proficiency with Red Hat OpenShift container platform and related services.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.
Certifications
- Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
November 3, 2025
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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Descrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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