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The Digital Modernization Sector is dedicated to providing top-tier IT services and repeatable solutions, focusing on cloud-factory and as-a-Service (aaS) capabilities while integrating commercial products for a holistic digital engineering approach to IT transformation. Our team is committed to tackling the world's most challenging security issues for clients with critical missions.
Leidos is excited to offer a pivotal opportunity for a
Senior Software Development Manager role aimed at overseeing the orchestration of a unified software-defined network (SDN) for the Army. We are looking for a dynamic individual with extensive experience in managing complex systems and driving innovation. This position is based in the DMV area with a hybrid work schedule.
Primary Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the complete software development lifecycle, from planning through implementation to operational readiness, employing an agile model that ensures continuous functionality and automation.
- Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance processes while identifying opportunities for efficiency through automation.
- Foster an innovative culture and enhance collaboration across various teams and projects.
- Work with internal and customer teams to accurately understand software requirements and user stories, providing actionable estimates and design specifications.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers to guarantee that all hardware and software meet relevant standards and policies.
- Engage with engineers and architects to test and assess hardware and software interactions.
- Devise and implement automated testing strategies and plans.
- Design, develop, and validate code corrections as necessary.
- Troubleshoot and resolve configuration and environment specific issues.
- Provide clear and consistent status updates in the requested formats.
- Ensure quality control for all developed and modified software products.
Basic Qualifications: - Master's degree with 12+ years of experience (or Bachelor's degree with 20+ years).
- 5+ years of experience in Agile DevSecOps engineering, specializing in systems orchestration/automation testing, utilizing CI/CD pipelines and modern coding frameworks.
- 5+ years of leveraging APIs and Web Services (SOAP and REST) for implementing network automation and orchestration or managing API dashboards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Dedicated to customer service excellence.
- Proven experience in a leadership role, managing developer teams while upholding software standards and processes.
- Ability to work across multiple disciplines towards common goals.
- An active Secret clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications: - Current DevOps Engineer Certification.
- Two years of experience within DoD network infrastructure.
- Two years of experience developing SDN orchestration playbooks with commercial Internet service providers.
Original Posting Date: 2025-01-07
We anticipate this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with a potential close date of no earlier than 3 days after the posting date.
Pay Range: Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00 The Leidos pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors that will be considered in extending an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, applicable agreements, or other laws.