Leidos Intelligence Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.
The Geospatial Analyst Solutions Directorate, part of the National Solutions Business Area, is currently seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer on the Maru Program. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the integration of security into all stages of the software development lifecycle, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure, scalable, and rapidly deployable. This position supports our customer mission to provide timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence in support of national security.
We are seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure development and deployment pipelines. This role focuses on integrating security best practices into CI/CD workflows, supporting containerized environments, and maintaining cloud infrastructure within classified and unclassified environments.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with CI/CD automation, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure, along with a strong understanding of secure deployment practices. This individual will collaborate closely with software engineers, security teams, and system administrators to ensure secure and reliable system delivery.
Clearance Level Required:Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.
Primary Responsibilities:
- CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting microservices and container-based deployments.
- Containerization & Orchestration: Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage and monitor infrastructure using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Support secure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Shift-Left Security: Integrate security tools and best practices into development workflows, including static and dynamic code analysis.
- Environment Hardening: Collaborate with engineering and security teams to harden environments and secure cloud-native architectures.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve issues related to builds, deployments, and system performance.
- Compliance Support: Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in compliance activities aligned with RMF, STIGs, or related security frameworks.
- Documentation & Process Improvement: Document configurations and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps processes and tooling.
Basic Qualifications:
- US citizenship is required per contract.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 4–8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
- CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Infrastructure as Code: Experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience working within AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments.
- AWS CDK: Hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using CDK.
- Containerization: Experience with Docker.
- GitLab CI/CD: Build, maintain, and troubleshoot automated GitLab pipelines.
- Integration: Experience integrating CDK, GitLab, Docker, and ECS for automated deployments.
- AWS ECS: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using ECS.
- Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms.
- Secure Engineering Practices: Working knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and code scanning tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
- Industry certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Security+, or GIAC certifications.
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Original Posting:August 28, 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
- U.S. citizenship is required per contract.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to successfully pass a polygraph examination.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
- Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Experience working with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using AWS CDK.
- Experience with Docker containerization.
- Experience building, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience integrating AWS CDK, GitLab, Docker, and Amazon ECS for automated deployments.
- Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications using Amazon ECS.
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar orchestration platforms.
- Working knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and code scanning tools.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Security+, or GIAC certification.
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.
