**Description**
Are you looking for an opportunity where your work truly matters?
At **Leidos** , we deliver cutting-edge solutions powered by diverse, talented teams who are dedicated to customer success. We empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is grounded in a commitment to doing what's right-for our customers, our people, and our world.
**Your greatest work is ahead.**
Leidos' Defense Systems Land Division is seeking a **DevSecOps Engineer** to support **missile defense projects** within the **BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio** . You'll work closely with agile software development, security, and systems administration teams to automate security measures, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to real-time security incidents.
You'll also embed security into the DevOps pipeline-ensuring our software is both efficient and secure. The right candidate is a strong team player with great analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of collaborating with both technical staff and end users.
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we want to hear from you!
**Primary Responsibilities**
+ Develop, troubleshoot, and debug high-level software using **C++, Java** , or similar languages.
+ Collaborate with users and developers to improve and enhance system capabilities.
+ Use modern software engineering principles to write secure, reliable, reusable, and efficient code.
+ Build and maintain **CI/CD pipelines** using tools like **GitLab, Jenkins, or Bamboo** .
+ Participate in **Agile development** processes: planning, demos, retrospectives, etc.
+ Work on automation and containerization efforts using **Docker** , **IaC** , and related technologies.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ **Bachelor's degree** and **4-8** **years** of relevant experience ( **or** Master's and 2-6 years)
+ DevOps/automation-focused software development experience
+ Experience with **Linux (RHEL/CentOS)** and **Windows Server/Workstation**
+ Proficiency with scripting (e.g., **Bash, Python, PowerShell** )
+ Experience with DevSecOps tools: **GitLab** , **Nexus** , **CI/CD pipelines**
+ Familiar with **Docker** or other containerization platforms
+ Understanding of **Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)** and platform engineering
+ Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills
+ Familiarity with **Git** and version control best practices
+ **Active Secret Clearance**
+ **Full-time on-site** support required
+ **Must reside in the North Alabama area**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ IaC tools: **Ansible, Terraform, Chef/Puppet**
+ GitOps experience
+ Ability to manage **multiple release schedules**
+ Experience with **test automation** in CI/CD
+ Familiar with static analysis tools: **Fortify, SonarQube, Coverity**
+ Experience with **Kubernetes** , **Helm charts**
+ Understanding of **VMware virtualization**
+ Basic networking and diagnostics
+ Knowledge of the **Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)**
+ **System Administration** experience a strong plus
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
October 17, 2025
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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
**About Leidos**
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .
**Pay and Benefits**
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at .
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**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
REQNUMBER: R-00168904
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.