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Kubernetes Engineer

Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services to government and commercial customers.

Leidos

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 105k-189k USD

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Leidos is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to provide mission critical system support to our customer. This role will work closely with Infrastructure engineering, network engineering, and SecDevOps engineering, as well as other technology stakeholders to maintain, develop and support the AGUN program executing Agile methodologies within the SAFe framework. The Infrastructure I/T Engineer will work collaboratively within an AGUN engineering team to deploy and operate systems and help automate and streamline operations and processes. Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring and operations, and troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev, test, and production environments.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active DoD SECRET security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Managing, building, configuring, administering, operating, and maintaining infrastructure components that comprise the AGUN INC1 solution with an emphasis on Kubernetes platforms and related infrastructure
  • Developing and maintaining scripts to automate tool and application container deployment to a Kubernetes environment and other tasks
  • Development and maintenance of Linux virtual machines that operate as Kubernetes nodes within a distributed Kubernetes cluster
  • Scripting and maintaining all environments including development, test, pre-production, and production.
  • Working with other project teams to integrate their products into the I/T infrastructure
  • Assist with the definition of enterprise Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment processes and best practices related to container-based applications
  • Developing automated testing to verify the correction installation, deployment, and operation of I/T infrastructure

Basic Qualifications:

  • Setup, configure, and maintain Kubernetes services in support of AGUN engineers to include Kubernetes nodes, control plane, clusters, and pods
  • Require active DoD IAT Level II (i.e. Security+) certification or equivalent prior to start.
  • Troubleshoot user issues with I/T Infrastructure Services, escalating when necessary
  • Manage infrastructure configurations across all the I/T Services provided in support of a Kubernetes platform
  • Apply security controls and hardening to a clustered Kubernetes platform and associated infrastructure
  • Document frequently asked questions and create/update knowledge base articles for developers regarding use of I/T Infrastructure services
  • Candidate must have BS with 8-12 years of prior relevant work experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understands configuration management tools such as Bitbucket and Nexus.
  • Strong knowledge with Agile development methodologies and the Atlassian suite of tools
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD integration using Gitlab and Git
  • Experience with Languages including Python, YAML, Go, and Unix shell Scripting

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 4, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.

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Salary: 105k-189k USD

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Leidos' story begins in 1969 when Dr. J. Robert Beyster, a visionary scientist, founded Science Applications Incorporated (SAI) in La Jolla, San Diego, California. With a modest investment and a powerful idea, Dr. Beyster embarked on a journey to apply scientific expertise to solve complex problems. The company's early days were marked by a focus on research and engineering, tackling challenges for various government and commercial clients. One of its initial significant projects involved studying radiation-based cancer therapy for the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which laid the groundwork for Leidos' future health business. SAI soon expanded its reach, opening an office in Albuquerque to support the Air Force Weapons Laboratory's work on electromagnetic phenomena, a precursor to the company's Physical Science Group.

Throughout the 1980s, the company, then known as Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), strategically shifted its focus towards national security and defense, solidifying its position as a key government services provider. This era set the stage for substantial growth and diversification. The 1990s saw SAIC continue to expand its offerings and international presence, securing its first major global contract with the Kuwaiti Defense Forces. A pivotal moment arrived in 2013 when SAIC underwent a significant transformation, splitting into two independent, publicly traded companies: a new company retaining the SAIC name and the original company, which was rebranded as Leidos (a name derived from 'kaleidoscope'). Leidos, as the legal successor to the original SAIC, inherited its pre-2013 stock price and corporate filing history and established its new headquarters in Reston, Virginia. This strategic move allowed Leidos to sharpen its focus on national security, health, and engineering solutions. Another major milestone occurred in August 2016 when Leidos merged with Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) business, a landmark transaction that created the defense industry's largest IT services provider and significantly expanded Leidos' capabilities and market share. Today, Leidos stands as a Fortune 500® global science and technology leader, employing approximately 47,000 people worldwide and generating billions in annual revenue, committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through innovation and technology.

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