DevSecOps Engineer

The Multi Domain Solutions Division at Leidos is looking for a

DevSecOps Engineer

to support a fast-paced program with the US Space Force. The

DevSecOps Engineer

will enhance the integration of security practices into our DevOps processes for a large Air Force weapons system program. This role is vital for ensuring that security is a fundamental aspect of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in DevSecOps practices and a strong desire to improve security measures within our applications. This position offers a valuable opportunity to further develop your career in DevSecOps within a Space Force program, contributing to the secure and efficient development of software in a challenging and innovative environment.

This position has the ability to be worked remotely but the ideal candidate would be local to the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the integration of security practices into the DevOps pipeline for DoD applications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Implement and automate security tools and processes within CI/CD workflows to enhance the security posture of applications.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling to identify and remediate security issues.

Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish secure coding practices and implement security controls.

Configure and manage security tools, including static code analysis, dynamic application security testing, and infrastructure as code (IaC) security.

Participate in incident response activities, monitoring security alerts and incidents, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on DevSecOps best practices and tools.

Basic Qualifications:

US Citizen with at least a SECRET clearance

4+ Years of Experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field. Additional Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Strong Azure experience

Three to five years of experience performing or supporting software development activities in a professional capacity.

Strong understanding of software development paradigms and supporting technologies (e.g. change management & version control, CI/CD, Agile planning tools such as Jira or Gitlab)

Strong experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS)

Experience provisioning and managing resources within IaaS/Cloud infrastructures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)

Experience with container technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Experience with automated provisioning and configuration tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, Ansible or similar technologies

Excellent problem solving and analysis skills, including the ability to logically create structure and order from unstructured inputs.

Self-starter that is able to work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification or higher (e.g. CASP, CISM, CISSP) or DoD 8140 Advanced certifications

Intermediate or better cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification from another cloud provider.

Experience with security tools and practices related to DevSecOps (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST).

Experience with compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST) and DoD regulations.

Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation.

Three to five years of experience performing DevSecOps activities in a professional capacity.

Interest in continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity and DevOps practices.

Original Posting Date: 2025-01-14

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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.