Network and Systems Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

3d • $57,850 - $104,575

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Network and Systems Engineer to join its team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security of systems, network devices, and test equipment, as well as advanced technologies. The engineer will work in a fast-paced environment as part of the Defense Systems Cyber Department, supporting products across the Leidos Defense Portfolio. Leidos’ Emerging Space Systems offices in San Diego and Huntsville provide infrared payloads hosted on satellites in Earth orbit in support of the Space Development Agency’s National Defense Space Architecture.

The engineer works with systems engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, and quality assurance teams to design, build, and test spacecraft payloads. The position is responsible for system and server resources, security compliance, maintenance records, and implementation and verification of software, network, and system security controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 0 or more years of experience.
• Experience, training, and certification meeting DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II or IAM Level III requirements.
• Basic knowledge or hands-on experience installing, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting physical servers, workstations, and associated IT infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including command-line operations, user management, file permissions, system configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, user account management, and general workstation administration.
• Familiarity with server room operations, including equipment racking, cabling, network connectivity, hardware component installation, and routine maintenance.
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and basic network troubleshooting.
• Able to work in a highly technical, team-oriented environment that includes customers and co-workers.
• Strong desire to learn and continually improve.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, system hardening, and security compliance frameworks such as NIST, DFARS, and DISA STIGs.
• Understanding of software quality assurance best practices and ability to contribute to improvement of software processes.
• Knowledge of configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, with basic familiarity in YAML, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with security monitoring and vulnerability assessment tools such as Splunk and Tenable Nessus for log analysis, vulnerability identification, and remediation tracking.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the capability, quality, and reliability of delivered products.
• Work with systems engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, and quality assurance teams in the design, build, and test of spacecraft payloads.
• Manage system and server resources, including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure systems and network devices to comply with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, network switches, and system upgrades.
• Update servers, clients, applications, and antivirus software; maintain Active Directory and DNS; apply security patches; and support Continuous Monitoring logging and SCAP.
• Verify that application software, network, and system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level