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Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Division is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. You’ll work closely with agile software development, security, and systems administration teams to automate security measures, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to real-time security incidents.
You’ll also embed security into the DevOps pipeline—ensuring our software is both efficient and secure. The right candidate is a strong team player with great analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of collaborating with both technical staff and end users.
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we want to hear from you!
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, troubleshoot, and debug high-level software using C++, Java, or similar languages.
Collaborate with users and developers to improve and enhance system capabilities.
Use modern software engineering principles to write secure, reliable, reusable, and efficient code.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or Bamboo.
Participate in Agile development processes: planning, demos, retrospectives, etc.
Work on automation and containerization efforts using Docker, IaC, and related technologies.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 4-8 years of relevant experience (or Master’s and 2-6 years)
DevOps/automation-focused software development experience
Experience with Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows Server/Workstation
Proficiency with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)
Experience with DevSecOps tools: GitLab, Nexus, CI/CD pipelines
Familiar with Docker or other containerization platforms
Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and platform engineering
Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills
Familiarity with Git and version control best practices
Active Secret Clearance
Full-time on-site support required
Must reside in the North Alabama area
Preferred Qualifications
IaC tools: Ansible, Terraform, Chef/Puppet
GitOps experience
Ability to manage multiple release schedules
Experience with test automation in CI/CD
Familiar with static analysis tools: Fortify, SonarQube, Coverity
Experience with Kubernetes, Helm charts
Understanding of VMware virtualization
Basic networking and diagnostics
Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
System Administration experience a strong plus
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:October 17, 2025For 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.
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.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead.
