Junior Systems Engineer

Leidos•Tampa, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operations at MacDill AFB. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to build hands-on experience managing both classified and unclassified systems. You will play a key role in supporting the maintenance, optimization, and security of enterprise systems that directly contribute to operational readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
DoD IAT Level I certification or higher, or Security+ / Network+ certification
Active Secret clearance
Experience supporting zero client technology
Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, hypervisor management, and VDI environments
Experience building and deploying ESXi servers, including cluster creation and expansion
Experience creating VMware images for Windows Server and Windows 10/11
Practical experience with Microsoft Server virtualization deployment and maintenance
Experience implementing VMware Horizon View
Proficiency with Windows 10 and 11
Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy management
Familiarity with Nutanix AOS
Valid U.S. passport with ability to travel internationally on short notice
Ability to work in austere and drug-free environments

Nice To Haves

4+ years of systems training experience
VMware Certified Associate or Professional certification
Nutanix Certified Associate or Professional certification
Ability to respond to crisis situations and support surge operations, including extended work hours

Responsibilities

Install, operate, and maintain a range of physical and virtual systems
Design, plan, and execute system backups and disaster recovery processes
Perform daily operations and maintenance of VMware technologies including ESXi, Horizon, vCenter, and vSphere
Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions such as Nutanix and Dell platforms
Support virtual desktop infrastructure including virtual desktops and connection brokers
Build and deploy virtual desktop images using established USMC standard ISOs
Apply system patches, updates, and custom fixes across supported environments
Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance across hardware, software, and network services
Maintain cybersecurity compliance and accreditation for all supported systems