The NMCI Service Management Integration and Transport (SMIT) group at Leidos has an opening for a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Senior Scrum Master to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical requirements for the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. Under the SMIT Contract, the Leidos team is responsible for the core backbone for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, network engineering, service desk, seat support services, and data transport.
The SRE Senior Scrum Master will work closely with internal and customer stakeholders across the engineering organization to understand business needs, gather requirements, and translate them into technical specifications that drive system reliability and performance. You will analyze existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of solutions that align with the organization’s goals for reliability and operational excellence. Your work will contribute to the development of robust and scalable services that operate reliably in production.
Primary ResponsibilitiesRequirements Gathering and Analysis
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and understand their needs and expectations regarding system reliability and performance.
- Gather and document functional and non-functional requirements for SRE initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Analyze existing processes and systems to identify gaps and areas for improvement in reliability and operational efficiency.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to system performance, incident management, and user experience.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and roadmaps to provide insights into system reliability, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to SRE efforts with our quality team.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making for reliability initiatives.
Collaboration with Technical Teams
- Release Train Engineer support activities in supporting SRE teams on high-priority project deliverables.
- Work closely with SRE, development, and operations teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks.
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment with designated SRE teams.
- Participate in design reviews and assist in validating that solutions meet business requirements and reliability standards.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance the reliability and efficiency of systems and workflows.
- Lead initiatives to implement best practices in incident management, change management, and other operational processes to minimize downtime and enhance service quality.
- Collaborate with teams to establish and refine service level objectives (SLOs) and service level indicators (SLIs) that reflect business priorities.
Documentation and Training
- Create and maintain documentation related to business requirements, process flows, and technical specifications for SRE teams in Jira and/or Azure DevOps.
- Release Train Engineer support role in creating and monitoring high-priority project roadmaps and making sure the project deliverables are providing value to the customer and delivered on time.
- Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for stakeholders to promote understanding of SRE practices, SAFe practices, and Agile tools.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to site reliability engineering, data analysis, and process improvement.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts, contributing to a culture of learning and innovation within the SRE team.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a BS degree and 8+ years of experience in release management, agile practices, site reliability engineering, or DevOps roles
- , with a focus on managing software releases in production environments.
- Currently possesses an active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Certification in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Advanced Scrum Master or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
- Strong experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of site reliability engineering or DevSecOps principles, practices, and methodologies.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools used in SRE.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights.
- Ability to evaluate and prioritize business needs and align them with technical capabilities.
- Skilled at working with geographically distributed teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps/SRE concepts and best practices, with a desire to grow that knowledge.
- Hands-on experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).
- Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIGs, and vulnerability management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced vendor certifications – Certification in Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or a related technical field.
- Experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and understanding of DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of incident management and service reliability best practices.
Key Metrics of Success for the Team
- Improved system reliability, as measured by adherence to Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and reduced Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR).
- Comprehensive and regularly updated automated test coverage for all critical systems and infrastructure components.
- Timely identification and resolution of performance bottlenecks and failure points.
- Increased scalability and performance of systems under high load due to effective performance testing.
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Original Posting:October 27, 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 of Science degree
- 8 or more years of experience in release management, Agile practices, site reliability engineering, or DevOps roles
- Experience managing software releases in production environments
- Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master or SAFe Release Train Engineer certification
- Strong experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Azure DevOps
- Strong understanding of SRE or DevSecOps principles and practices
- Familiarity with SRE monitoring and observability tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to evaluate and prioritize business needs and align them with technical capabilities
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps/SRE concepts and best practices
- Hands-on experience with Atlassian products, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
- Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, DISA STIGs, and vulnerability management
- Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, Azure Administrator AZ-104, or related technical certification
- Experience with the software development lifecycle and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of incident management and service reliability best practices
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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