Systems Engineer

About the role

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber and Analytics Business Area. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain secure Linux (Red Hat) and Windows systems supporting mission operations.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual network infrastructure and associated network devices.
• Install, configure, and support network hardware, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure.
• Perform system maintenance, software updates, patch management, backups, and security compliance activities.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and assist with remediation efforts to maintain secure system operations.
• Manage user accounts and troubleshoot client/server and network connectivity issues.
• Support secure data management and data transfer activities across mission systems.
• Maintain system availability while supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a secure enclave environment.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot operational issues and support evolving mission requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, candidates without bachelors degrees will require additional years of experience and will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Experience administering Linux (Red Hat) and Windows operating systems.
• Experience supporting physical and virtual network infrastructure.
• Experience troubleshooting client/server environments and network connectivity issues.
• Experience with data management and secure data transfer.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, system maintenance, patching, backups, and compliance activities.
• Understanding of STE/STN requirements.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+, CSA+, or equivalent).
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible automation.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience using GitLab.
• Experience with Quay.
• Knowledge LatteArt/Biscotti.
• Experience supporting classified or mission-critical secure enclave environments.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. 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.

About Leidos

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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