DevSecOps Engineer

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team…with the ability and experience to work missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you’ll directly support the Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of our nation’s defense. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships with peers and technical staff members within the program.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the Agile Development Teams/Security/System Administration to create and advance solutions for DevSecOps.
• Collaborate with other experts within the program and in the user community to ensure that security is baked into deliverables from the start and that each product and program fully embrace a DevSecOps and “shift-left on security” mentality.
• Develop automated build and test pipeline strategies including aspects of security and compliance to ensure viability of product deployment solutions
• Contribute to software development activities and actively participate in program increment planning and related team activities.
• Participate in Agile software develop and deployment processes
• Provide ongoing support for the services and applications that are critical to our business needs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 4-8 years of professional experience; or 2-6 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree; or no experience required with a related PhD or JD. Considered career, or journey, level.

• Previous DevOps experience or software focus in automation.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Windows Server and Workstation.
• Experience with Agile, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment.
• Understanding of System Scripting (bash, Python, PowerShell, batch, etc.)
• Understanding of writing and maintaining CI/CD Pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Bamboo).
• Experience providing technical support, training, and guidance to program personnel on DevSecOps tools and software development lifecycle (tools such as GitLab, Nexus and CI tools)
• Experience with Docker and/or Containerization.
• Troubleshooting skills and experience with Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code and/or Platform Engineering
• Knowledge in controlling third party software (COTS, GOTS, and FOSS) to ensure efficient storage and reusability across the program.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills
• Basic skills with version control tools such as Git.
• Must be able to work onsite.
• Must be an US citizen, possess and be able to maintain a DoD secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of  Huntsville, AL

      Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile Process Tools (VersionOne, Atlassian Tools JIRA, etc.)
• Experience developing maintainable Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, chef/puppet, etc.)
• Experience with GitOps infrastructure automation process
• Ability to support multiple release project schedules simultaneously
• Understanding of Test automation and how to implement in a pipeline approach
• Experience with static analysis tools and integrating into a pipeline (Fortify, Coverity, SonarQube, etc.)
• Understanding of containerization – experience with Kubernetes and/or helm charts
• Infrastructure implementation of virtualized hosts in VMWare.
• Basic network understanding and diagnostics
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• System Administrator skills highly desired

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.