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Associate Software Developer

Leidos Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

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$58k - $105k/yr Full time Ansible Application Security Automation

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Job Description

Leidos is hiring an Associate Software Developer to support System Management for the FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program, supporting integration and modernization of air traffic management systems.

Responsibilities

Support TFDM deployment activities, including system integration and modernization work across environments
Build and automate system workflows using Ansible, Python, and Bash/Shell scripting
Manage Linux-based systems across their lifecycle, from bare metal provisioning through operational deployment
Create and run container build and orchestration workflows using Podman and Docker
Help coordinate multi-environment deployments spanning dev/test/prod/lab
Support package and dependency management across the stack using RPM, pip, and Ansible Galaxy
Contribute to deployment-ready configurations, including network configuration (VLANs, IP schemes, switch configs)
Support virtual machine lifecycle management using VMware and KVM
Support physical hardware provisioning workflows using PXE boot and kickstart

Requirements

Ansible: deep experience with playbooks, roles, custom plugins, callbacks, and inventory systems
Python: strong scripting, automation, and tool development
Bash/Shell scripting: complex build orchestration and system automation
Linux system administration: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, package management, and integration of Linux technologies; manage systems from bare metal to operational deployment across multiple environments
Container technology: Podman/Docker, container builds, orchestration
Network configuration: VLANs, IP schemes, switch configs
Physical hardware provisioning: PXE boot, kickstart
Virtual machine lifecycle management: VMware and KVM
Multi-environment deployment: dev/test/prod/lab
Package ecosystem management: RPM, pip, Ansible Galaxy
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Desired Qualifications

Ansible best practices
YAML templating and variable hierarchies
Ansible vault and secrets management
Multi-site infrastructure coordination
Custom Ansible plugin development
AI assisted development

Location and Work Schedule

Gaithersburg, MD hybrid: 3 days per week in the Gaithersburg, MD office and 2 days per week from home office

Travel

25% travel required
Travel to various airports across the country as TFDM is deployed to 89 airports
Trips generally last 1 to 2 weeks

Pay Range

USD 57,850 - 104,575 per year

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Technologies

Ansible
Python
Bash/Shell scripting
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Podman
Docker
VMware
KVM
RPM
pip
Ansible Galaxy
PXE boot
kickstart

For U.S. positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.

Original posting date: October 13, 2026

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