Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Senior DevSecOps EngineerOklahoma City, OK or Lorton, VATS/SCI ClearanceThe Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for a SeniorDevSecOps Engineer to support a fast-paced program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The Senior DevSecOps Engineer will enhance the integration of security practices into our DevOps processes for a large Air Force weapons system program. This role is vital for ensuring that security is a fundamental aspect of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in DevSecOps practices and a strong desire to improve security measures within our applications. This position offers a valuable opportunity to further develop your career in DevSecOps within an Air Force program, contributing to the secure and efficient development of software in a challenging and innovative environment. Primary Responsibilities:Lead the design and implementation of security practices within the DevOps pipeline for DoD applications, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.Evaluate and select security tools, integrating them into CI/CD workflows to enhance application security.Conduct advanced vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and penetration testing to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and promote secure coding practices, incident response plans, and security training.Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team.Drive the automation of security testing and compliance processes, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation tools.Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in DevSecOps and cybersecurity to continually improve security posture.Assessing, designing, developing, testing, and implementing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) solutions into a complex environment. Basic Qualifications:US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI prior to your start dateBachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeDoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higherStrong understanding of software development paradigms and supporting technologies (e.g. change management & version control, CI/CD, Agile planning tools such as Jira or Gitlab)Strong background using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)Strong experience configuring CI/CD pipelines supporting software development activities in a DevSecOps environmentStrong background in relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL ServerStrong experience administering complex environments with Linux and Windows operating systems, network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS)Extensive experience integrating security tooling into a hybrid cloud environment, with a nuanced understanding of the capabilities and drawbacks of each componentExtensive experience provisioning and managing resources within hybrid IaaS/Cloud infrastructures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)Extensive experience with container technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like KubernetesExperience with automated provisioning and configuration tools like Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, Ansible or similar technologiesExperience integrating cloud services into solutions, especially Azure cloud servicesExcellent problem solving and analysis skills, including the ability to logically create structure and order from unstructured inputsSelf-starter that is able to work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customersExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certificationAdvanced certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified DevSecOps Engineer (CDE), or similarExtensive experience with security tools and practices relevant to DevSecOps (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST)Experience deploying, configuring, and managing DevSecOps toolchains for an enterpriseFamiliarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security frameworksStrong understanding of container security and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes)Experience delivering software solutions into high-security or air-gapped environments in defense or other highly regulated industries such as finance or healthcareExperience with compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST) and DoD security regulationsProven ability to drive change and influence security culture across an organizationDABAOPP1If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:October 7, 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.Pay Range:Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Oklahoma City, OKType: Full time