DevOps Engineer

Description

We have an immediate need for a DevOps engineer for a customer in Chantilly, Virginia.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and/or modify custom applications and scripts implemented across multiple platforms

Maintain custom software applications and services

Recommend and implement improvements to existing software solutions

Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms

Provide input to software configuration and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required

Attend meetings and reviews

Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the program manager, and customer team members

Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors as required

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
• Demonstrated custom development experience using Linux based servers and appliances
• Demonstrated 3+ years of experience using Rust and/or Python to develop applications and services.
• Experience with Rust strongly preferred; candidates with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new languages will also be considered
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation tools using Ansible
• Demonstrated experience implementing custom apps using Docker containers
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining custom application code bases
• Demonstrate strong written/verbal communications, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to document and share information
• Able to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledgeable of the following programming languages and IT technologies
• Rust (e.g. Actix, Rocket, or Warp, Wasm for client-side Rust Code)
• Python
• VMWare
• Ubuntu Server
• Windows Server
• Samba
• Linux Firejail
• DockerLeidos Proprietary
• Ansible
• Github / Gitlab
• Squid
• Greylog
• SQL / Posgresql
• Knowledgeable in developing automation solutions for routine processes such as alerting and logging (e.g.PowerShell for scripting automation)
• Knowledgeable of web-based application development and best practices
• Knowledgeable of custom browser plugin development
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Ability to integrate AI models into web applications
• Preferred Certifications Areas or similar:
• Security+
• ITIL v3 Foundation
• Certified System Administrator
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Web Application Pen Testing Certifications
• Additional Information
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CJ
• Company Description
• At the company, curious minds tackle real-world cyber challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today’s and tomorrow’s missions. We experiment with the latest tools, prototype new solutions, and see projects go from concept to action. You will apply technical expertise to projects requiring rapid prototyping, secure integration, and the development of actionable solutions for clients who depend on leading-edge capabilities. Creative problem-solving is encouraged, and growth happens through hands-on work across software, hardware, and network security. If you want to make an impact, solve complex technical puzzles, and help defend critical systems, this is a place where your skills matter and your ideas shape the future of technology.