Devops​/Systems Engineer

Overview

Leidos is looking to hire a Dev Ops / Systems Engineer to work on our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS security clearance, and will work hand‑in‑hand with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web‑based production and dissemination system. This position will require experience standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in cloud environments, and the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments.

This position involves leading systems administration and Dev Ops activities that support building and delivering new and innovative systems to implement analytics, exploitation, production and dissemination using web, remote desktop, and cloud technologies.

Program core hours are 9am‑3pm ET. Occasional evening or weekend work can be required. When required, schedule changes will be arranged.

• Requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post‑hire.
• DoD 8570 compliance.
• Experience with cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS).
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems.
• System (hardware, software and networking) design and architecture.
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews.
• Understanding of Dev Sec Ops  methodologies and workflow.
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting.
• Experience with Red Hat Open Shift.
• Experience developing webapps with Python.
• Proactive self‑starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills: can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
• Communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.

• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies.
• Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g., Cloud Formation, S3, ECS, EKS).< /li>
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling).< /li>
• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying Docker containers.
• Experience writing, maintaining, and describing architecture diagrams.
• Team collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, Rocket Chat).
• Microsoft and/or AWS certifications.

$87,100.00 – $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

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.