Devops / Systems Engineer

Leidos is looking to hire a Devops / Systems Engineer to work on our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS security clearance, and will work hand-in-hand with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web based production and dissemination system. This position will require experience standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in a cloud environments, and the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments.This position involves leading systems administration and Devops activities that support building and delivering new and innovative systems to implement analytics, exploitation, production and dissemination using web, remote desktop, and cloud technologies.Program core hours are 9am-3pm ET. Occasional evening or weekend work can be required. When required, schedule changes will be arranged.Basic Qualifications:Requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degreeMust possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post hireDoD 8570 complianceExperience with cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS)Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating SystemsSystem (hardware, software and networking) Design and Architecture.Understanding of custom code development/reviewsUnderstanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflowExperience developing and managing CI/CD pipelinesExperience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scriptingExperience with RedHat OpenShiftExperience developing webapps with PythonProactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.Preferred QualificationsExperience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologiesExperience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containersExperience writing, maintaining, and describing architecture diagramsTeam Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)Microsoft and/or AWS certificationsIf 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:June 16, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The 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: Chantilly, VA; Alexandria, VA; Gaithersburg, MDType: Full time