Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

Leidos' National Security Management team under CISO and within Digital Modernization sector, is seeking a Kubernetes DevOps Engineer to join our team supporting the C4ISR Solutions Operation. This role combines technical leadership and hands-on engineering to deliver infrastructure modernization, application containerization, and cloud-native solutions across mission-critical systems.

You will help shape the design and delivery of resilient, scalable infrastructure, guide container orchestration best practices, and lead DevOps automation across multiple projects. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise while mentoring others, contributing to a collaborative, cutting-edge environment that supports critical defense operations and national security objectives.

Location: Work will be performed on site in Omaha, NE. Some local telework may be allowable.

What will you do in this role?

• Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable infrastructure using Kubernetes and related technologies.

• Architect and optimize highly available containerized systems for mission-critical applications.

• Collaborate with development and architecture teams to implement infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD solutions.

• Guide DevOps automation using GitLab, Jenkins, Helm, Docker/Podman, Ansible, and related tools.

• Support cloud-first modernization initiatives including AWS and Azure architectures.

• Re-architect and maintain Kubernetes clusters to ensure resiliency, performance, and security.

• Proactively troubleshoot container orchestration environments and provide expert-level incident support.

• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives that improve reliability, deployment velocity, and system health.

• Analyze technology gaps and drive continuous improvement across DevOps pipelines and infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2-4 years (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

• Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP).

• Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and related container orchestration platforms.

• Experience with cloud-native services in Azure environments.

• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.

• Solid background in Linux system administration (especially RHEL).

• Working knowledge of Git and modern version control workflows.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Kubernetes certification (CKA, CKAD).

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

• Experience with USSTRATCOM ISPAN domain and DISA compliance (STIGs).

• Experience with GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD) and modern DevSecOps practices.

• ITIL v3 Foundations Certification.

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.

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.