DevSecOps Engineer

Leidos

. Integrate security practices into DevOps pipelines for DoD applications and ensure compliance with relevant standards .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrating security practices into DevOps pipelines, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing security tools within CI/CD workflows. Proficient in mentoring teams on DevSecOps best practices while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

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DevSecOps IntegrationVulnerability AssessmentCI/CD AutomationCloud Resource ManagementSecurity Tool Configuration

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSecurity PracticesVulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingThreat ModelingSAST ToolsDAST ToolsInfrastructure as CodeLinux AdministrationWindows Administration

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

JiraGitLabDockerKubernetesTerraformCloudFormationChefPuppetAnsibleAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceSCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

DoD ComplianceAgile PlanningNetwork AdministrationNetworking ProtocolsIaaS Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureChefCloudDNSDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPuppetSMTPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate security practices into DevOps pipelines for DoD applications and ensure compliance with relevant standards
Implement and automate security tools and processes within CI/CD workflows
Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling
Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish secure coding practices and security controls
Configure and manage SAST, DAST, and IaC security tools
Participate in incident response, monitor security alerts and incidents, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Mentor junior team members on DevSecOps best practices and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SCI prior to start date
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Three to five years of professional software development experience
Strong understanding of software development paradigms, change management, version control, CI/CD, and Agile planning tools such as Jira or GitLab
Strong experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, network administration, and networking protocols/functions including HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, and DNS
Experience provisioning and managing IaaS/cloud resources, including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, or similar tools
Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills
Ability to work independently and effectively with software development teams and customers
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills