Senior DevOps Engineer

The Leidos Spatial Solutions Division has an exciting opportunity for a senior DevOps Engineer to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems that enable NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission collecting sciences, technology and tradecraft measuring and modeling the Globe to provide three-dimensional accuracy of every point in, on, or above the Earth.

Work onsite from Alexandria, Chantilly, Gaithersburg, or St. Louis, while enjoying up to half‑time telework to keep your week balanced and productive. Bring your expertise, your curiosity, and your drive — we’ll give you the platform to thrive.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties will be to support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant environment.

Extensive experience designing, implementing, and securing virtual networks within AWS

Experience implementing VPC network connectivity

Experience diagnosing and resolving VPC connectivity issues

Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code

Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy docker containers

Review code within Git and extract/create engineering documentation as needed

Support Developer deployments

Provide technical guidance for all capabilities/microservices

Support Developer testing in the environment

Create and Maintain DevOps documentation

Conduct Security remediation as needed from scans

Other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience

Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Understanding of custom code development/reviews

Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting

Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)

Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)

Experience supporting development testing

Experience with cloud-based architectures

Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow

Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices

Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

Preferred Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Experience with GitLab CI/CD

Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS

Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containers

AWS certification (e.g. DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)

Linux certifications

Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

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Original Posting: June 1, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.