DevOps Engineer (USAF Cloud One)

Summary

Leidos is a leading technology company serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking a DevOps Engineer to modernize a multi-cloud environment in support of the U.S. Air Force. The role involves developing scalable cloud-native solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring best practices in security and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery
• Assist with the implementation of DevSecOps pipelines across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Deploy, configure, and support applications in cloud environments
• Support availability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems
• Help maintain virtualized and hybrid cloud environments to meet performance and security requirements
• Implement and support automated security tools for vulnerability scanning, SAST/DAST, and container security
• Collaborate with developers, QA, security, and operations teams to support secure software delivery
• Follow established DevSecOps standards, processes, and best practices

Skills

• Bachelors and Two to Four years or more of experience; Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret or have Secret clearance required
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban)
• Experience supporting or administering cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go)
• Understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control tools (Git)
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills
• In-depth experience with Java
• In-depth experience integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
• Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit and scripting languages, such as Python, and Bash while working in an Agile development environment
• Collaborate with developers, QA, security, and operations teams to support secure software delivery
• Follow established DevSecOps standards, processes, and best practices
• Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK
• Exposure to security scanning, compliance frameworks, or DevSecOps automation
• Example certifications include: Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelors and Two to Four years or more of experience; Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret or have Secret clearance required
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban)
• Experience supporting or administering cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go)
• Understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control tools (Git)
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills
• In-depth experience with Java
• In-depth experience integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
• Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit and scripting languages, such as Python, and Bash while working in an Agile development environment
• Collaborate with developers, QA, security, and operations teams to support secure software delivery
• Follow established DevSecOps standards, processes, and best practices

Nice to Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK
• Exposure to security scanning, compliance frameworks, or DevSecOps automation
• Example certifications include: Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement