Hybrid Data Transport Infrastructure DevOps Engineer

at Leidos

• Job title: Data Transport Infrastructure DevOps Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $87,100 - $157,450 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Apache, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Linux, Unix
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Data Transport Infrastructure DevOps Engineer at Leidos modernizing global-scale multi-cloud environments for USAF missions. Involves developing cloud-native solutions and ensuring security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly software development lifecycle BigBang across all Data Transport environments.
• Manage continuous BigBang Dev, Test, and Production deployments to ensure parity across all DT environments.
• Supports systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for complex cloud and hybrid environments.
• Supports Data Transport On-Call and Maintenance schedule as directed by program.
• Implement and oversee 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, e.g. implement BigBang updates as needed and supports monthly maintenance.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
• 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 designing and 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

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