Senior Devops Engineer Lead

Leidos UK

Alexandria, VA, United States
$107,900.00 - $195,050.00 py
On-site
Design and implement ci/cd pipelines
Implement infrastructure-as-code
Manage containerized environments
Leidos UK is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer Lead to manage the development and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in DevOps practices, strong leadership skills, and an active Top Secret clearance

Job Summary

  • 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 at scale.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting development, integration, testing, and deployment of WDP software.
  • Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management.

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Leidos UK is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer Lead to manage the development and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in DevOps practices, strong leadership skills, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Salary

$107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Manage containerized environments
  • Integrate automated security scanning
  • Foster a collaborative DevOps culture
  • Lead and mentor technical teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SAFe
  • Support DevSecOps across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS
  • Implement Zero Trust principles
  • Support enterprise-scale data and AI/ML platforms

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree OR 6 years with Master's degree
  • DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SSCP)
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or related fields
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise CI/CD pipelines in secure DoD environments
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • Experience managing containerized environments and cloud platforms
  • Experience operating within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring technical teams

Work Rights

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility

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