Jr Systems Engineer

Leidos•North Charleston, SC

4d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Distributed Common Ground System, Navy (DCGS-N) Family of Systems (FoS). DCGS-N is the Navy's premier Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) processing system and this role is your gateway to innovation, hands-on experience, and career growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.