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Leidos

Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead

AI summary of the role

Principal Engineer / Tech Lead for the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA, driving migration to a high-security cloud environment for a mission-critical DISA program.

What you’ll do

  • Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams
  • Lead development and integration of secure APIs and data pipelines
  • Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and Bitbucket
  • Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams, including performance management and career development

What you’ll bring

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • BA and 12+ years of experience (additional years may substitute for degree)
  • Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
  • Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices

Technologies

JavaScript · GitLab · Jenkins · Ansible Automation · Python · Java · PSSQL · YAML · Terraform · Bitbucket · Jira · GitHub

About Leidos

Builds mission-critical technology, engineering, cyber, defense, health, and infrastructure systems for U.S. government, allied, and commercial customers.

Public · 5000+ people

Source and classification

Deployment team leadership · Evidence for this classification:

Join the team transforming secure cloud operations for the future. We’re seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cutting‑edge, highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer base. In this role, you’ll help drive CESO’s migration to a high‑security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. If you’re ready to make an impact on a mission‑critical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next generation of secure enterprise services, apply today! This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. Primary Responsibilities Engineering Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows
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