Senior DevOps Engineer

Leidos

. Design, deploy, configure, and sustain secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures across multiple platforms, with a strong focus on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security compliance. Proficient in providing technical guidance and support for complex cloud operations and migrations while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.

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Cloud Infrastructure DesignCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentTerraform AutomationContainer Management with KubernetesCloud Security Compliance

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Hard Skills

AWSAzureOCIGCPTerraformAnsibleDockerKubernetesPythonBash

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

CloudWatchAzure MonitorSplunkPrometheusGrafanaELKGitLab CI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsAzure DevOps

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+AWS Professional CertificationAzure Professional CertificationOCI Professional CertificationGCP Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

NISTFedRAMPDoD STIGsCloud SecurityInfrastructure as CodeVulnerability ManagementIdentity and Access ManagementCloud MigrationsHybrid Cloud IntegrationRegulated Cloud Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, configure, and sustain secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP
Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure and application deployments
Develop and maintain reusable Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and other automation solutions
Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain containerized applications and orchestration platforms including Docker and Kubernetes
Implement secure cloud configurations, access controls, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning aligned with NIST, FedRAMP, DoD STIGs, and federal security requirements
Support day-to-day cloud operations, maintenance, patching, monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Support cloud migrations, landing zone deployments, application modernization, virtualization, and hybrid cloud integration
Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK
Develop architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, automation scripts, operational runbooks, and technical documentation
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, participate in engineering reviews, support troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement
Support multiple federal and DoD programs, including MDEC's InSight Mission Cloud offering
Collaborate with customers, vendors, technical teams, and program leadership while managing multiple technical priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline with 12++ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 10+ years of experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
7+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, administering, and supporting cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP, with strong proficiency in at least two major cloud platforms
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or equivalent technologies
Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent container orchestration platforms
Strong understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, virtual networks, subnets, routing, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and network security controls
Experience supporting Linux and Windows Server environments, including system administration, patching, troubleshooting, and secure configuration
Proficiency with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages
Knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and secure infrastructure design
Experience troubleshooting complex cloud infrastructure, networking, application, and platform issues in production environments
Familiarity with CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to work directly with customers, technical teams, vendors, and program leadership
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, support multiple programs, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance, or active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility prior to start date
Ability to complete additional investigations or security requirements associated with assigned programs
Preferred: DoD or federal government cloud experience; regulated cloud environments; enterprise and multi-cloud platforms; cloud landing zones, migrations, modernization, and hybrid architectures; RMF, ATO, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA STIG familiarity; cloud security tools; solution development and proposal activities; technical briefings and design reviews
CompTIA Security+ or higher applicable IAT Level II certification
AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP, Terraform, or Kubernetes professional certifications preferred