Data Transport Infrastructure DevOps Engineer at Leidos

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

157450.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud-Native Solutions, Architecture, Development, Deployment, Security, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure As Code, Automation, Linux/Unix, Networking, Cloud Security, Scripting, Programming Languages, Identity And Access Management, Logging

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. We are seeking a Data Transport Infrastructure DevOps Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness. This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL. We are seeking Cloud Engineers with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for developing in a scalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor. Primary Responsibilities: Manage the monthly software development lifecycle BigBang across all Data Transport environments. Manage continuous BigBang Dev, Test, and Production deployments to ensure parity across all DT environments. Supports systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for complex cloud and hybrid environments. Supports Data Transport On-Call and Maintenance schedule as directed by program. Implement and oversee security best practices, including identity and access management, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls. Support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance activities across multiple technical domains. Troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams and provide written reports as requested by the government customer. Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures, e.g. develop and SOP. Collaborate with internal engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and external partners or vendors to deliver integrated solutions. Supports Data Transport On-Call and Maintenance schedule as directed by program management, e.g. implement BigBang updates as needed and supports monthly maintenance. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship required. CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II). Expert-level experience designing and supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI). Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps/DevSecOps practices. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application architectures. Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud security concepts. Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages (e.g., Apache NiFi). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One). Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust cloud architectures. Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana. Strong understanding of identity and access management solutions (Active Directory, Azure AD, IAM). Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift. Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle. Experience collaborating with vendors and external partners on cloud solutions. C1NACSS If 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: March 28, 2026 For 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 - $157,450.00 The 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. Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Responsibilities

The engineer will manage the monthly software development lifecycle BigBang across all Data Transport environments, ensuring parity across Dev, Test, and Production deployments. Responsibilities also include implementing and overseeing security best practices, troubleshooting complex system issues, and developing technical documentation.