Senior Platform Engineer
Location: Remote
Clearance: Secret with ability to obtain TS/SCI
The Decision Advantage Business Area within Defense at Leidos is looking for a Secret cleared Senior Platform Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) team to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, Implements, and troubleshoots DIPN deployment automations.
- Integrates a variety of familiar and unfamiliar technologies into orchestrated solutions.
- Analyzes gaps in technology solutions and designs paths to close them.
- Follows directions provided by team leaders in implementation and scope.
- Develops and follows installation, integration, and test procedures.
- Automates manual procedures.
- Documents procedures in clear and unambiguous manner.
- Demonstrates work to a variety of audiences.
- Participates in and contributes to the team's Agile ceremonies, including daily scrum, Sprint and Program Increment planning, and retrospective meetings.
- Helps teammates to achieve success in their tasking.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
- US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience establishing and growing DevSecOps frameworks, specifically utilizing Rancher, ArgoCD and FluxCD for GitOps on a scale.
- Deep understanding of Helm for package management and maintaining large-scale, containerized PaaS environments such as RKE2.
- Proficient in modular infrastructure automation with Terraform and Terragrunt, including state management and CI/CD pipeline integration.
- Professional experience deploying and managing HashiCorp Enterprise solutions in high-compliance or production-grade environments.
- Strong background in automating system management tasks to enforce "desired state" and eliminate configuration drift by developing custom scripts and playbooks using Ansible, Bash or python.
- Automating integration of systems using container technologies (Docker, Podman, Docker Compose/Podman Compose) under version control (e.g., Git) while utilizing IaC tools and frameworks for automation of server and OS deployments (PXE boot, DHCP, Kickstart).
- Linux systems administration and security as well as utilizing virtualization technologies (VMWare, KVM) and 3rd party software such as Nginx, Vault, CoreDNS, dnsmasq, Artifactory etc. Basic understanding of computer networks and related hardware, DNS, etc. and Linux host-based network management. (configuring network interfaces, firewalls, etc.).
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Original Posting:October 26, 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 and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or master's degree and 6–10 years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience establishing and scaling DevSecOps frameworks using Rancher, ArgoCD, and FluxCD for GitOps.
- Deep understanding of Helm and large-scale containerized PaaS environments such as RKE2.
- Proficiency with Terraform and Terragrunt, including state management and CI/CD pipeline integration.
- Professional experience deploying and managing HashiCorp Enterprise solutions in high-compliance or production environments.
- Experience automating system management and configuration enforcement using Ansible, Bash, or Python.
- Experience integrating systems with Docker, Podman, Docker Compose, or Podman Compose under version control such as Git.
- Experience with infrastructure automation for server and operating system deployments, including PXE boot, DHCP, and Kickstart.
- Linux systems administration and security experience.
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and KVM.
- Experience with Nginx, Vault, CoreDNS, dnsmasq, Artifactory, DNS, network interfaces, firewalls, and Linux host-based network management.
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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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.
