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About The Company
Leidos is a global leader in the integration and application of advanced technology solutions across various sectors including defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. Committed to innovation and excellence, Leidos provides mission-critical services and solutions that address complex challenges faced by government agencies and commercial clients worldwide. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, Leidos aims to deliver impactful results that enhance operational efficiency, security, and strategic capabilities.
About The Role
We are collaborating with Leidos to identify an experienced and proactive AWS DevOps Engineer to join their LCST Programme team. This role requires a hands-on professional who excels in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure within an Agile environment. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to automate deployment processes, optimize cloud resources, and ensure system reliability and security. You will be integral to supporting the full lifecycle of cloud-based solutions, from infrastructure provisioning to continuous integration and delivery, while adhering to best practices and compliance standards.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise, industry certifications, and practical experience, including:
- Proven experience in managing source code repositories using GIT, including pull requests, branching strategies such as Trunk-based and GitFlow workflows.
- Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, including EC2, ECR, ECS, EKS, VPC, RDS, Load Balancers, Lambda, IAM, Route 53, and related components.
- Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Hands-on experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and PowerShell for automation tasks.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools, along with configuration management using Ansible or equivalent.
- Knowledge of secrets management and access control mechanisms, including Vault and IAM policies.
- Understanding of AWS security best practices, including encryption, patch management, monitoring, and compliance.
- Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Ability to implement monitoring and logging solutions such as CloudWatch for system reliability and proactive incident management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and troubleshooting capabilities in complex environments.
- Working knowledge of load balancing, traffic management, and routing, including tools like NGINX and AWS-native solutions.
- Experience with release and change management processes, deployment governance, and version control strategies.
- Familiarity with Java application environments and deployment considerations is advantageous.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement of delivery pipelines and infrastructure.
- Experience designing event-driven architectures using SNS, Lambda, and external notification systems.
- Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket to support Agile workflows.
- Understanding of identity and access management, including Active Directory, ADFS, SSO, and cloud authentication integrations.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure using AWS services and IaC tools.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes across multiple environments.
- Manage source code repositories, review pull requests, and enforce branching strategies to facilitate collaborative development.
- Automate operational workflows through scripting and develop tools to enhance system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Configure and manage containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent orchestration platforms.
- Ensure security best practices are followed, including access controls, secrets management, and compliance adherence.
- Monitor system health and performance using CloudWatch and other monitoring tools, responding proactively to incidents.
- Develop and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing technical insights and solutions.
- Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and security teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet business requirements.
- Optimize traffic management and load balancing strategies to improve application performance and reliability.
- Support structured release and change management processes, including deployment governance and rollback strategies.
- Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, recommending improvements to existing infrastructure and processes.
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Benefits
Leidos offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. This includes comprehensive health insurance coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. Employees have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including certifications and technical workshops, to enhance their skills and career progression. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity, innovation, and integrity. Flexible working arrangements and support for work-life balance are also part of the employee experience, ensuring a positive and productive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and
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