Lead Devops Engineer

Dunn Loring, Virginia

Leidos
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Description

The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos is seeking a skilled and innovative Lead DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will steer the integration, operations, and sustainment of various operational and in-development systems. You will be instrumental in deploying microservices using a DevSecOps pipeline in both Windows-based and Linux-based environments. Your expertise will help shape our CI/CD capabilities and guide technical implementation standards, ultimately enhancing the program's effectiveness.

Your primary responsibilities will include:
  • Leading the deployment of microservices through a DevSecOps pipeline within multi-tenant environments.
  • Creating, updating, and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipeline code.
  • Configuring, troubleshooting, and deploying Docker containers.
  • Setting up, managing, and deploying applications on Kubernetes clusters.
  • Reviewing code in Git and producing engineering documentation as necessary.
  • Providing support for developer deployments and testing.
  • Offering technical guidance for all capabilities and microservices.
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive DevOps documentation.
  • Collaborating with program leadership, customers, and technical stakeholders to identify existing practices and document use cases and gaps.
  • Delivering hands-on technical analysis and assisting in service expansion and standardized implementation.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI post-hire.
  • BS degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience or a master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD best practices and custom code standards, including branching strategies.
  • Experience with GitLab functionality, metrics, and scripting.
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes tools (e.g., kubectl, helm).
  • Familiarity with AWS services and technologies (e.g., CloudFormation, S3, EKS, ECS).
  • Knowledge of AWS Roles and Policies (IAM) for CI/CD pipeline standardization.
  • Experience in AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway) and scaling practices.
  • Understanding of cloud-based architectures (IaaS, PaaS) and DevOps toolsets.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and workflows.
  • Direct experience managing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of software development and sustainment practices.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts and enabling COTS Products (Packer, Terraform).
  • Skill in team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Microsoft Teams).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Possession of TS/SCI with CI poly.
  • Experience deploying solutions on the DTRA or DIA JWICS network.
  • Contributions to DTRA or DIA interim authority to test (IATT) or authority to operate (ATO) processes.
  • Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD in a multi-tenant approach.
  • Implementation experience with AWS Lambda functions, AWS EKS, and AWS ECS.
  • Experience with Red Hat OpenShift.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying containerized solutions.
  • AWS certifications (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect).
  • Linux certifications.
  • Experience in developing use cases, features, and systems engineering documentation.
Original Posting Date: 2025-01-09

This position will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.

Pay Range: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The pay range is a guideline and not a guarantee. Factors considered in extending an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Date Posted: 27 March 2025
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