DevOps Engineer
Description
General program information and/or position overview:
The GEOAxIS system provides Identity, Credential and Access Management for all web applications. GEOAxIS enables online, on-demand, access to NGA GEOINT content based on user's authoritative attributes/roles. Our Mission is to maintain highly available ICAM services for protecting those critical mission applications across all security domains. The GxNext contract was awarded to Leidos in 2021 and runs until 2031.
GEOAxIS is seeking DevOps engineers to create a new, modern DevOps focused ICAM system based on containerized technologies. We are seeking experienced or interested engineers looking to containerize, automate and deploy existing services and moderns COTS products to improve reliability and reduce operational overhead of existing systems.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain docker images of existing java and python microservices
- Develop and maintain helm charts to deploy custom microservice images
- Configure and extend upstream helm charts and docker images of COTS products
- Ensure repeatable infrastructure and software tasks are as automated as possible
- Work with existing software development and operational teams to increase reliability and deployment velocity across all security domains
Basic Qualifications.
- Bachelors degree in STEM technologies and at least 2 years experience or an Associates degree and at least 4 years experience or no degree and at least 6 years experience.
- 1 year experience with Kubernetes or Openshift
- 1 year experience with Ansible
- 1 year experience with scripting and programming languages such as bash, python, or java
- Ability to achieve Security+ within 60 days or hire
Preferred Qualifications.
- Experience designing configuration management tools in a multi-operational environment
- Experience with GitOps technologies (ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc)
- Experience with Git for version management
- Experience with Gitlab or Jenkins CICD pipeline creation
- Experience with X509 certificate authentication, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, or LDAP
- Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or Linux
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Original Posting:
August 7, 2025
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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
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