Site Reliability Engineer
Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified TS/SCI cleared Site Reliability Engineer at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii for the Decision Advantage Business Area in the Defense sector. This role supports all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). You will work on the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) team, designing and implementing solutions delivered at speed, scale, and with necessary security to provide operational advantages to the joint warfighter.
About the role
ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will serve as the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all services across JADC2. This position involves close collaboration with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain system health.
- Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Build and maintain effective monitoring and alerting systems.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment of new features.
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents to minimize downtime.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and implement improvements.
- Optimize system performance and scalability.
- Document processes and procedures for future reference.
- Perform data center tasks, including:
- System backups
- Software installs
- ACAS security scans
- Hardware upgrades (servers, switches, cabling, end user devices, and peripherals)
- Troubleshoot networking comms (LAN/WAN)
- Serve as a liaison between site operators and consortium DI team members.
- Work in an on-call rotation.
Requirements
- TS/SCI Clearance required.
- BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Proficiency in scripting and coding (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Rancher/Harvester).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Familiarity with Cisco/Juniper and Linux CLI and logs.
- Knowledge of IdAM and VSAN/Cloud Storage.
Qualifications
- Required Certifications:
- DOD 8140 IAT II (Intermediate)
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification
- GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
- SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
- Knowledge of networking and security best practices.
- Familiarity with database management and optimization.
- Experience with HAIPE devices/KG encryptors and security associations.
- Experience with OSI Layers 1 – 4 troubleshooting methodologies.
Pay
Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.