Jr Systems Engineer

About the role

The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Distributed Common Ground System, Navy (DCGS-N) Family of Systems (FoS).

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve hardware and software issues, delivering tailored solutions and Technical Assistance (TA) reports to DCGS-N FoS customers.
• Support urgent operational requirements through travel (CONUS/OCONUS) to shore and ship sites.
• Contribute to the installation and integration of DCGS-N systems across both afloat and ashore environments.
• Collaborate on system development, integration, design, documentation, and sustainment as part of a talented team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 6+ months of experience (additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement).
• US Citizen; Currently possess an active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Certifications: IAT II Certifications to meet DoD 8140 compliance: CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) and training or vendor certifications in Windows, Linux, VMWare, Cisco (CCNP/CCNA) or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of VMware platforms and virtualized environments.
• Proven understanding of docker and containerization concepts.
• Demonstrated abilities with Linux/Unix systems and command-line operations.
• Experience with Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in DevOps tools (Ansible, GitLab) and scripting languages (Python).
• Knowledge of container orchestration tools (Kubernetes/OpenShift) and Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Expertise in enterprise domains (Active Directory, GPOs) and Microsoft/VMware systems.
• Background in ISR systems, Distributed Common Ground Stations, CANES environments, and basic networking.

Benefits

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00. Additional details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.