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Job Summary Leidos is seeking highly experienced DevOps Engineers to support the development and evolution of a Kubernetes-native platform used to orchestrate and deploy workloads within its own cluster. This role combines backend architecture, cloud-native technologies, requiring deep technical expertise and cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Own and advance a Kubernetes-native workload orchestration application.
Develop and maintain containerized microservices.
Support infrastructure provisioning and automation via Ansible and IaC tools.
Implement cloud-native components leveraging Go, TypeScript, and Python.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence and system integration.
Improve platform observability and event-driven system performance.
Maintain robust documentation and enforce internal development standards.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Level 0 - Bachelors and 2-7 years of experience
Level 1 - Bachelors and 7-14 years of experience
Level 2 - Bachelors and 14-20 years of experience
Level 3 - Bachelors and 20 or more years of experience
Expertise in infrastructure provisioning, Ansible CM, and cloud-native ecosystems.
Proficiency with at least one of the following languages Go (Golang), TypeScript, or Python.
Strong experience with Kubernetes.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.
Exceptional debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye) and Agile/CI workflows.
Familiarity with Kafka and event-driven architecture.
Experience with Linux/UNIX administration and SIGINT dataflows.
Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, MinIO in production.
Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and Rancher Suite (Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt).
Infrastructure automation using cloud-init or Terraform.
Pay Range Pay Range: $126,100.00 - $227,950.00. 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 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.
Benefits Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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.
Original Posting November 25, 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.
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 www.Leidos.com.
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