Data Transport Infrastructure DevOps Engineer

Leidos

DevOps Engineer supporting cloud modernization for the Department of the Air Force in the Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos. Delivering integrated solutions in complex cloud and hybrid environments and providing technical leadership.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,550 - $125,725 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for complex cloud and hybrid environments.
Supports 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.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree less than 2 years of relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Must have 1 year of prior experience supporting development of the Data Transport IL4/5/6 environments.
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 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off (PTO)
flexible schedules
discounted stock purchase plans
career growth
education and training support
parental paid leave
health and wellness programs
income protection
retirement plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud environmentsInfrastructure as CodeautomationDevOpsDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelinescloud-native application architecturesLinuxUnixscripting languages

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcoachingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCompTIA Security+Interim Secret clearance