principal software engineering DevOps Engineer ic · Posted Apr 15, 2026
$149,603 – $254,317
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level DevOps Engineer in the software engineering function based in Herndon, VA. The posting calls out experience with Python, SQL, Bash, AWS. Compensation is listed at $149,603–$254,317 per year.

Role
DevOps Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Herndon, VA
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
Apr 15, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing enterprise-class infrastructure, including Linux and Windows administration networking concepts, and endpoint security. They will have hands-on experience working with Tanium, integrating enterprise systems with SIEMs/SOAR platforms, and managing servers using Windows Server and Amazon EC2 instances.…

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