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DevOps Engineer

Leidos
Full Timemid
Alexandria, Virginia, USPosted 5 days ago

Role Overview

Leidos is hiring a mid-level DevOps Engineer. This is a full-time role in Alexandria. Part of Leidos's Devops hiring, posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Devops roles is $120k-$160k (based on 32 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Description

The Leidos Intel sector has an opening for a DevOps Engineer to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Participate in custom code development and review activities to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project standards.
  • Build, update, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including resolving errors and writing supporting scripts.
  • Configure and support AWS services such as CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS, and serverless components including Lambda and API Gateway.
  • Work with developers to support testing activities, validate functionality, and ensure smooth integration into production environments.
  • Write and maintain Python scripts to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and support system operations.

Basic Qualifications

  • Requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph post hire
  • Active Security+ or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of starting the position
  • Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of custom code development/reviews
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures
  • Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
  • Experience using CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
  • Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
  • Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
  • Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
  • Experience supporting development testing
  • Experience with python scripting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS
  • AWS certification (e.g. DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
  • Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 10, 2026

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 (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 www.Leidos.com.

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the DevOps Engineer position at Leidos?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Leidos. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the DevOps Engineer position at Leidos located?

This position is based in Alexandria. Leidos has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a DevOps Engineer at Leidos earn?

Leidos has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the DevOps Engineer role at Leidos posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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