Platform Engineer
Job in
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20898, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Leidos
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Data Security, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Description*
* This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data dos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.
In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement-helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domainexpertisewhile delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.
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* Primary Responsibilities:
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* + Performs
MLOPs andDev Sec Opsengineeringoperations to include Mission-Driven Design, Static Code Analysis,CI/CD Automation, Security Scanning, Model Scanning, Audit & Compliance, Secure and Post Deployment and Artifact Assurance
+ Builds and manages the underlying infrastructure, platforms, and tooling that support application, data, and AI workloads.
+ Designs resilient, scalable, and secure environments thatoptimizeresourceutilizationand performance.
+ Streamlines developer workflows by implementing automation, integration pipelines, and platform services that accelerate delivery andmaintainoperational reliability.
+ Identify, prepare, track, secure, and integrate government, commercial and open-sourcetoolsand services into theCDAOSystem.
+ Build and foster relationships with industry and academia
+ Analyze and review the latest advances in commercial/open-source data, analytic, and AI technologies
+ Prepare, and integrate commercial and open-source tools into theCDAOSystem withina timely manner,
+ Assist vendor engineers in preparing and integrating tools to meet Industry,DoW, and CDAOstandards.
+ Integrate government, commercial, and open-source software, data, and AItools.
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* Basic Qualifications:
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* + Advanced:
Must either have aBachelordegree orhigher from an accredited college or university OR Valid certification of DoD 8140 (CASP+ or CCNP Security or CCSP)
+ Must have an active
Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI and CI Poly
+ 12 + years of experience as an application developer.
+ Demonstrated experience with:
+ Architectingand designing software using MBSE approaches(Requirements specification, User Behavior models,Component Design, andrequirementstraceability)
+ Building and/or integrating Custom or COTS software products through
MLOPS andDev Sec Ops automated tools within a cloud-based environment
+ Installing, configuring, and managing Data and/or AI related COTS enterprise SW platforms in support of capability builders who develop Data, AI, and SW capabilities
+ Engineering and operating data and AI platform tools(for example:
Data Bricks,Plantir, Collibra, Tableau) and performing at least 5 out ofthe following functions:
Mission-Driven Design, Static Code Analysis, CI/CD Automation, Security Scanning, Model Scanning, Artifact Assurance, Secureand Post Deployment and Audit and Compliance.
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Experience with Agile software development methodologiesandworking in a dynamic
MLOPS/Dev Sec Opsteam
+ Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
+ Proficiency utilizing Atlassian andopen source tools such JIRA, Jenkins,Githuband Sonar Cube
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* Preferred Qualifications:
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* + Experience successfully developing, configuring, and / or managing capabilities within the CDAO ecosystem to meet Government requirements and mission needs
+ Experienceperformingall ofthe following functions:
Mission-Driven Design, Static Code Analysis, CI/CD Automation, Security Scanning, Model Scanning, Artifact Assurance, Secureand Post Deployment and Audit and Compliance.
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Experience with configuring and managing Git Hub, Atlassian Dev Sec Opstoolsandautomated CI/CD scripting
+ Hands on experience with Databricks or related Data& AI Engineering and Operation platforms
+ Understanding of end-to-end decision-making capabilities that are developed through Data & AI COTS SW platforms such as Databricks, Anthropic, Palantir,etc...
+ Proficiency utilizing Cameo to build architecture and design
MBSE-based artifacts and products
+ Degree from an accredited Computer Science,Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems or Computer Engineering degree or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field.
+ Active
TS/SCI with
CI Poly
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