DevSecOps Engineer

About The Company Leidos is a leading technology and solutions provider serving government and commercial clients worldwide. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and mission-critical operations, Leidos specializes in delivering advanced digital solutions, cybersecurity, engineering, and integration services. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company employs approximately 47,000 professionals globally and reported annual revenues of around $16.7 billion as of January 2025. Leidos is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages innovation and excellence, ensuring that its solutions meet the evolving needs of its clients across various sectors. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the Systems Engineering & Integration Contract (SEIC II). This role involves working closely with the Air Force Mission Planning division, including the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) and Navy partners, to develop and maintain next-generation Mission Planning solutions. As a key member of the DevSecOps team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing automated pipelines, deployment workflows, and security integration across complex environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, ensuring the delivery of reliable, scalable, and secure software solutions that meet diverse Mission Planning requirements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience8+ years of software engineering experience in object-oriented programming languagesU.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearanceAbility to obtain a CompTIA Security+ (Sec+) certification within 30 days of employmentStrong background in developing, integrating, and troubleshooting web-based systems, APIs, and microservices architecturesMinimum of 3 years working within a DevSecOps environment and familiarity with DevSecOps best practicesExperience with version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket, including branching and pull request workflowsProficiency working in both Linux and Windows operating systemsShell scripting experience, particularly with BashHands-on experience with Kubernetes clusters (e.g., AKS, EKS, GKE, OpenShift, K3s, RKE2) and related applications like Kubectl, Helm, RancherExperience with Docker containerization, deployment, and debuggingAbility to work with cloud provider APIs for automated VM provisioning and configuration managementStrong troubleshooting skills across Kubernetes, containerized applications, virtual machines, and CI/CD pipelinesEffective communication skills for collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and external partners Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain, and debug advanced pipeline software supporting automated builds, deployments, quality gates, and testing workflowsProvide technical expertise for sub-projects related to software composition, configuration, deployment, and validation for user evaluation and automated testingCreate sophisticated pipeline automation, including custom quality gate logic and API integrations with industry-standard DevOps toolsDefine, implement, and improve DevOps processes and toolchain integrations to ensure reliable CI/CD across multiple environmentsDesign, configure, and maintain Helm charts, including advanced templating, deployment validation, troubleshooting, and optimization within KubernetesIntegrate, deploy, and troubleshoot microservices architectures across Kubernetes-based platforms such as K8s, K3s, RKE2Develop and enhance automated versioning, release management, configuration management, and environment provisioning capabilitiesImplement automated virtual machine provisioning, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle workflows using cloud APIsDiagnose and resolve complex issues across Kubernetes, containerized applications, virtual machines, and CI/CD pipelinesProvide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on DevOps best practices, deployment strategies, and troubleshooting approachesMaintain clear and proactive communication with internal teams, project leads, stakeholders, and external partners through various channelsInfluence project decisions by recommending technical approaches, assessing risks, and proposing process improvements to meet program objectives and quality standards Benefits Competitive salary package aligned with experience and skillsComprehensive health and wellness programsPaid leave and retirement benefitsOpportunities for professional development and continuous learningCollaborative and innovative work environmentEngagement in mission-critical projects with cutting-edge technologies Equal Opportunity Leidos is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.