Leidos is seeking an AWS DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for a high-performing Agile team, focusing on secure cloud environments and DevSecOps best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and securing AWS cloud environments, with strong knowledge of core services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation), security services (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, AWS Config, Security Hub), and CI/CD services (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy).
- Proficiency in managing Apache/Tomcat servers for Java applications, including configuration, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting; working knowledge of ArcGIS administration.
- Strong background administering Windows Server 2019, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and patch management.
- Hands-on experience integrating security and monitoring tools into CI/CD pipelines, including ACAS for vulnerability management, Splunk for log aggregation/monitoring, and SAST/DAST tools for secure code scanning.
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation using Terraform (modules, state management, remote backends) and Ansible (playbooks, roles, and configuration management).
- Experience building and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including branching strategies, runners, automated testing, and deployment to multi-tier environments.
- Solid understanding of compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD STIGs), secure coding practices, and industry best practices in DevSecOps.
Responsibilities
- Design and secure scalable AWS cloud environments.
- Manage and optimize Apache/Tomcat platforms for Java applications and provide technical support for ArcGIS solutions.
- Administer and maintain Windows Server 2019 environments, including system optimization and hardening.
- Integrate security and monitoring tools (ACAS, Splunk, SAST/DAST) into automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments with Terraform and Ansible.
- Build and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and champion DevSecOps best practices across all environments.
Other
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Active DoD SECRET clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
- Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to work in a high-performing Agile team with cross-functional flexibility.
