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 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post hire
DoD 8570 compliance
Experience with cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS)
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems
System (hardware, software and networking) Design and Architecture.
Understanding of custom code development/reviews
Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
Experience with RedHat OpenShift
Experience developing webapps with Python
Proactive 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 Qualifications

Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
Experience 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 containers
Experience writing, maintaining, and describing architecture diagrams
Team Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)
Microsoft and/or AWS certifications

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Original Posting:

July 21, 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.