Leidos is seeking a Lead DevSecOPS Software Developer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Leidos Common Baseline. Common Baseline is a mission-critical, future-ready automation solution built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture. As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native and AI-enabled capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
In this position, you will focus on building and integrating shared services, pipelines, and tooling that standardize DevSecOps practices enterprise-wide. The selected candidate will combine strong integration skills with an emerging focus on AI-enabled automation to drive efficiency, consistency, and security across mission systems. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation
This position is located in either Gaithersburg, MD or Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that impact millions of air travelers.
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.
This role focuses on building and modernizing real-time, safety-critical systems using a combination of traditional systems engineering and AI-augmented software development practices. You’ll work on software that directly supports national air traffic operations, applying AI tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and enhance system reliability.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain a Common Automation Platform supporting CI/CD, security, and infrastructure automation
Develop reusable automation frameworks, templates, and pipelines for enterprise-wide adoption
Integrate platform capabilities with internal and external systems via APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
Embed security controls and DevSecOps best practices into platform services and workflows
Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to provision and manage scalable environments
Enable self-service capabilities for development teams through automation and platform tooling
Implement automated security testing including SAST, DAST, container, and dependency scanning
Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
Apply AI/ML capabilities to enhance automation (e.g., intelligent pipeline optimization, anomaly detection, auto-remediation)
Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive platform adoption and standardization
Monitor platform performance, reliability, and usage metrics, and continuously improve capabilities
Ensure compliance with federal security standards and organizational policies
Core Technical Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 2+ years
Experience building or supporting shared platforms, developer platforms, or automation frameworks
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Experience with security tools and practices including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and identity/access management
Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
U.S. citizenship required
Must be able to successfully complete future background investigations as required by the government customer
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
Experience designing or implementing internal developer platforms (IDP) or platform engineering concepts
Experience applying AI/ML or intelligent automation within DevSecOps pipelines
Familiarity with MLOps concepts and frameworks
Knowledge of federal security frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, or CIS benchmarks
Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and distributed systems
Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Experience with serverless and event-driven architectures
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Security+)
Why Leidos?
You’ll work on systems where performance, precision, and reliability matter — every second. This is not experimental AI for prototypes. This is disciplined, responsible AI applied to mission-critical software that supports national infrastructure.
If you’re excited by solving complex problems in regulated, real-world environments — and using AI as a force multiplier rather than a shortcut — we’d like to talk.
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:April 15, 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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 2+ years
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS)
- Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python or Bash)
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Experience with IaC tools (Terraform)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- U.S. citizenship required
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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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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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.
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