SME DevSecOps Engineer

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.

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.

We're seeking a Senior Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5

ISC 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.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
• Configure and optimize container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, or Open Shift).
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Establish proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Respond to and troubleshoot production incidents, performing root cause analysis and resolution.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, QA, and security professionals.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of Dev Sec Ops  practices.

• 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+ years 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, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops).
• 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 Open Shift container platform and related services.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.

• Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:
  Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Certified AWS Sys Admin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect.

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