Senior Devops Engineer Lead

Leidos

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Active top secret clearance with sci eligibility
Design enterprise ci/cd pipelines in secure dod environments
Implement infrastructure-as-code using terraform or cloudformation
** Leidos is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer Lead for a Department of Defense enterprise program focused on data and analytics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DevOps practices, strong leadership skills, and an active Top Secret clearance. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports a high-visibility enterprise program delivering mission-critical capabilities for the Department of War using trusted data at scale.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of 8-15 engineers while designing scalable CI/CD pipelines and enforcing strict security compliance within DoD environments.
  • Leidos seeks disruptors who are motivated by real-world national security outcomes and comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments.

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** Leidos is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer Lead for a Department of Defense enterprise program focused on data and analytics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DevOps practices, strong leadership skills, and an active Top Secret clearance. **

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Design enterprise CI/CD pipelines in secure DoD environments
  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Manage containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Integrate automated security scanning into DevSecOps pipelines
  • Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust principles
  • Lead and mentor a team of 8-15 direct reports

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting DevSecOps across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS
  • SAFe Agilist certification or experience in large-scale Agile frameworks
  • Background in enterprise-scale data, AI/ML platform deployments
  • Advanced cloud certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Familiarity with container hardening standards and STIGs
  • Motivation by mission impact in national security outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years experience OR Master's plus 6 years
  • DoD 8140 baseline certification for Intermediate System Administrator roles
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in software engineering or DevOps
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and performance management

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship for TS/SCI clearance

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