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Leidos

Deputy Chief Engineer

Leidos

Deputy Chief Engineer supporting Chief Engineer in technical execution and DevSecOps innovation for U.S. Air Force.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist the Chief Engineer by leading the implementation, scaling, and day-to-day maturity of enterprise-wide CI/CD pipelines.
  • Evaluate, prototype, and integrate emerging DevSecOps tools, automated security scanning, and container hardening techniques to optimize the Cloud One ecosystem.
  • Implement and maintain complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) scripts tailored for DoD Impact Levels (IL) 2, 4, 5, and 6.
  • Support the Chief Engineer in reviewing cloud configurations across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI to ensure alignment with security and resiliency goals.
  • Assist in embedding automated configuration monitoring and continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) strategies into the delivery pipeline to meet RMF and STIG requirements.
  • Serve as the tactical, hands-on mentor for cross-functional DevOps and engineering teams, translating the Chief Engineer's high-level strategy into technical reality.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering and 12+ years of prior technical experience.
  • An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical direction or leading software, cloud, or systems engineering teams within high-level defense programs.
  • Advanced proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) tooling, specifically Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab Runners.
  • Advanced knowledge of CI/CD pipeline processes, architecture, and execution with a proven ability to define and enforce organizational best practices.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and secure containerization standards.
  • Extensive background executing RMF processes, STIG enforcement, and managing system architectures inside secure multi-enclave environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • competitive salaries
  • a 401(K) retirement plan
  • comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage
  • flexible work schedules for work/life balance
  • tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools
CI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Configuration as Code (CaC)TerraformAnsibleGitLab RunnersDockerKubernetesautomated security scanningcontainer hardening
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical directioncross-functional collaborationcommunicationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceDoD Secret Clearance