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Senior DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
R-00169767 Description Within our Digital Modernization sector, we’re leading the charge in next-generation technology—designing advanced capabilities in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. These are the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure and resilient. We’re seeking a highly capable Senior DevSecOps Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the Mission Drivers. In this hands-on role, you’ll architect and develop scalable cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP, and Python, while ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. Key components to this role is to design, code, debug, and mentor, driving innovation that directly supports critical programs and internal initiatives. Primary 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.
  • Virtualization and Infrastructure Management:
  • Create, manage, and optimize virtual machines across on-premises and cloud environments using hypervisor technologies.
  • 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.
  • Configure and optimize container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
  • 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: * Requires BS and 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

  • 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)
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks and Kafka is highly desirable
  • Clearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI Certifications: * Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:
  • Industry Professional certification 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

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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 Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . 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-Discrimination 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. #Remote

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