Sme Devops Engineer Lead

Leidos

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on the nature of the work and collaboration requirements)
Active top secret clearance with sci eligibility
Design and implement enterprise ci/cd pipelines
Manage infrastructure as code using terraform or cloudformation
Leidos is seeking a SME DevOps Engineer Lead to support a Department of Defense enterprise data and analytics program. The role focuses on designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing infrastructure as code, and leading a technical team, all while ensuring mission success through efficient software delivery

Job Summary

  • This role supports a high-visibility Department of War enterprise program delivering mission-critical data and analytics capabilities to DoD leaders.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of 8-15 engineers to design scalable CI/CD pipelines and automate secure software delivery workflows.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and demonstrate extensive experience in secure Federal environments.

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Leidos is seeking a SME DevOps Engineer Lead to support a Department of Defense enterprise data and analytics program. The role focuses on designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing infrastructure as code, and leading a technical team, all while ensuring mission success through efficient software delivery.

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Design and implement enterprise CI/CD pipelines
  • Manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Oversee containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Implement DevSecOps processes and automated security scanning
  • Operate within SAFe Agile frameworks
  • Lead and mentor technical teams of 8-15 members

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture implementation
  • Background in enterprise-scale AI and ML platform deployments
  • Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Advanced cloud or DevOps professional certifications
  • Motivation by mission impact and national security outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree plus 12 years experience OR Master's plus 10 years
  • DoD 8140 baseline certification for Advanced System Administrator roles
  • Minimum 10 years of software engineering or DevOps experience
  • Proven leadership experience managing technical teams

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship for TS/SCI clearance

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