Leidos is anticipating a new contract award with the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in support of all aspects of the Defense Health Enterprise Application and Desktop Virtualization Support Group, supporting the Clinical Information Modernization (CIM) Integrated Product Team (IPT). The primary customer for this work is the Defense Health Agency (DHA) which consists of a world-wide network of military hospitals, and health clinics, supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE system for uniformed services members and their families around the world. This new work is focused on the Clinical Infrastructure Modernization Program Lifecycle Environment (CIMPLE) project which will support the Datacenter Operations Program (DCOPS) by providing enterprise infrastructure and professional IT services associated with the DHA Private Cloud (DPC), the Application Virtualization Hosting Environment (AVHE), and the DevSecOps Community Cloud (DSOCC) hosting platforms.
Specific knowledge and understanding of these core systems is a requirement.
Position requires 100% onsite in Charleston, SC.
Position Description
- The DevSecOps Lead is responsible for leading the team in support of support and sustainment strategies for cloud computing instantiations providing subject matter expertise DevSecOps lifecycle for cloud computing instantiations.
- The candidate must have subject matter expertise in virtual container technologies and experience leveraging virtual containers, including Kubernetes or other open-source container management platforms, Redhat OpenShift, Rancher Federal (RKE2), and NetApp Kubernetes Service.
- The candidate must have enterprise experience in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deliver (CI/CD) pipeline tools and technologies to include Kubernetes/OpenShift, Gitlab, Jenkins, and SAST/DAST scanning tools.
- The candidate must have experience in cloud computing technologies and be able to provide subject matter expertise for Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud, and Microsoft Azure GovCloud.
- Perform testing of new versions of containerization technologies software in the pre-production lab environment(s) including regression testing on standard configurations.
- Recommend upgrade processes as well as execute system wide upgrades to both pre-production lab environment(s) and production environment(s) following program change management processes and procedures.
- Implement standard configuration and maintain patch and platform versions across both pre-production lab environment(s) and production environment(s).
- Provide technical support for instantiations of these containerization technologies on a 24x7 basis to ensure rapid problem resolution and maximum uptime.
- The candidate shall provide subject matter expertise on multiple cloud services including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), DBaaS, Software as a Service (SaaS), and FEDRAMP.
- Assist the government in the architectural design and engineering of cloud technologies identifying areas to gain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Provide associated documentation for architectural designs, deployment and implementation supporting cloud technologies installation and configuration.
- Support IAVA/STIG/other DoD policy implementations and documentation for cloud technologies platforms to include RA and RMF. Support the development of accreditation packages using DoD Risk Management Framework for any designed solution and work toward achievement of an ATO.
- Writing and maintaining Architecture Diagrams, Architecture Network Boundary Diagrams, and Installation Configurations Guides.
- Support direct communication and collaboration with ALL members of the Team, including issue management support, clarification and prioritization of production onsite tasks, reports and site summaries.
- May communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., sub-contractors, vendors, government, etc.).
- Works to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.
- Provide Engineering Tier 3 assistance in the management of Help Desk related issues in production.
- Works to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables.
- Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas.
- Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives.
Required Skills
- 10 years’ experience in DoD enterprise environments
- Currently holding an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Requires strong writing skills and excellent communications skills
- Relevant, recent technical Cloud Architecture Background and Experience with DevSecOps, VDI, and hybrid cloud engineering as it relates to the responsibilities of the position
Highly Preferred Skills
- Cloud computing technologies experience for Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud, and Microsoft Azure GovCloud
- Cloud Architecture Background and Experience with DevSecOps and enterprise experience in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deliver (CI/CD) pipeline tools and technologies to include Kubernetes/OpenShift, Gitlab, and Jenkins tools.
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Original Posting:April 20, 2026For 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.
Skills Required
- 10 years' experience in DoD enterprise environments
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Relevant technical Cloud Architecture background
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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