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Job Description: Description Leidos has an exciting opening for you, our next TS/SCI cleared Senior DevOps Software Engineer to play a critical role on the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) Program where we support our client's mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We integrate off the shelf and newly development software to sustain and enhance the TCPED platform. We leverage cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multiyear research and development cycles. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will lead an DevOps team responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of a full stack containerized microservices architecture as well as technical systems administration, installation, and configuration. You will participate in fostering a DevOps culture, building strong cross functional collaboration with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, operations, and integration teams, in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, developers, software integrators, and system administrators on the following key tasks:Deploy, triage and maintain a production big data pipeline using a microservice architecture running on Kubernetes, Elasticsearch backend, and Kafka messaging. Enhance, improve, and maintain CI/CD and DevOps scripts and processes to facilitate faster development, quicker error detection and resilient deployments. Design, develop, and support scalable, redundant infrastructure to include physical and virtualized environments. Use Helm to configure Kubernetes deployments to support new feature requirements. Collaborate with System Engineers to design solutions for new features and requirements. Provide technical input to systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models working in coordination/collaboration with SE team members and Architect team. Own and prioritize the Agile team backlog, ensuring work aligns with business priorities and delivers maximum value. Break down features, prioritize work, and ensure requirements are clear and actionable. Support SAFe Program Increment (PI) planning and execution, including creating and managing work items and project documentation. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives. Monitor sprint and program progress, helping resolve dependencies, risks, and impediments that impact delivery. Review and accept completed work to ensure it meets business requirements and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and leadership to communicate priorities, progress, and product goals.You bring enthusiasm, the ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience, and meet the following qualifications: BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 12+ years in software development, system engineering or related field. 10+ years of experience with Master's degree. Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph. Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate). Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification. Experienced with container/con