This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Repository Administrator to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.
In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement—helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain and administer version control systems to ensure codebase integrity, traceability, and compliance with established repository policies.
- Develop, deliver, and maintain appropriate Configuration Management Database (CMDB) technology as part of an enterprise level site reliability planning and execution.
- Manage user access, branch protections, and permission structures to safeguard source code across development and production environments.
- Monitor commits, merge activity, and repository health, enforcing governance practices that support reliable software development workflows.
- Coordinate with development, security, and release teams to ensure repositories remain organized, auditable, and aligned with configuration management requirements.
- Prepare, maintain, and execute a System Engineering Plan (SEP) for managing all systems architecture and system engineering related aspects of the program.
- Conduct systems engineering activities required to specify, build, and maintain system engineering designs for the System.
- Design, prepare, and document systems engineering and cybersecurity artifacts for the System.
- Establish and maintain a System Requirements management environment and associated system requirements management process for the System.
- Support the Government in recommending and conducting enterprise system architecture activities to fully define and scope the System.
- Define, document, maintain, and promulgate APIs and technical standards for using and interoperating within and outside the System.
- Design, engineer, integrate, and continuously improve the underlying infrastructure of the System.
- Identify, prepare, track, secure, and integrate government, commercial, and open-source tools and services into the System.
- Design, architect, engineer, and continuously improve the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) 8570components of the Platform.
- Design, build, and maintain services and products to effectively make production-ready AI/ML models accessible for customer use.
- Design, architect, engineer, and continuously improve all aspects of cybersecurity elements of the System.
- Perform site reliability engineering to build and maintain a reliable, scalable, and efficient System by applying software engineering principles to operational tasks.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 8–12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6–10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience administering and securing enterprise Git repositories and artifact management systems.
- Experience integrating repository platforms into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
- Experience implementing access controls, identity integration, and audit logging in secure environments.
- Experience supporting DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 compliance requirements.
- Experience operating within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks supporting enterprise systems.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git, SVN, or similar.
- Demonstrable experience engineering repository management, user access, and branch protection features and capabilities within an enterprise level system.
- Experience with systems engineering and architecture design.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Experience with API development and technical standards.
- Experience with cloud environments, data storage, and DevSecOps practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- SAFe Agilist (SA) or related SAFe certification.
- Experience supporting multi-enclave DevSecOps environments.
- Experience with container security platforms and Kubernetes-based artifact registries.
- Experience supporting automated compliance, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability remediation workflows.
- Relevant cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with AI/ML model deployment and management.
- Familiarity with DoD standards and policies as they apply to Site Reliability practice area.
- Experience with site reliability engineering and performance optimization.
- Experience with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.
- Knowledge of open-source tools and services integration.
- Experience with NIST security controls and Zero Trust compliance.
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Original Posting:March 9, 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
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related technical discipline and 8-12 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 6-10 years of relevant experience
- Experience administering and securing enterprise Git repositories
- Experience integrating repository platforms into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
- Experience implementing access controls and audit logging in secure environments
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
- Experience with cloud environments
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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.
