Jobs · Information Technology · Maryland

Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer

Leidos · Gaithersburg, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$87k–$157k/yrFull-time

About the Role

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.

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.

Clearance

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.

Pay

Pay Range $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

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