Systems Engineer - Linux

Leidos•Annapolis Junction, MD

10h

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector’s, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . 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! Overview We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience across the full system engineering lifecycle , from concept through sustainment. This role includes developing and maintaining technical documentation and supporting Systems Administration (SA) and GOTS products . The ideal candidate is adaptable, willing to learn, and effective in a small, mission-focused team that regularly collaborates with users, customers, and partner teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 4 years, or PhD with 2 years, or no degree with 10 years of relevant experience
Strong Systems Administration (SA) experience
Strong Linux experience, including installation, configuration, and management
Experience with authentication/authorization (FreeIPA/Active Directory)
Experience with STE/STN environments
Experience installing and maintaining GOTS software
Strong testing and troubleshooting skills, including scripting (Bash/Python)
Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with shared storage solutions
Experience with virtualization and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Data flow experience
Familiarity with Ansible or SALT
Experience with Helm charts, YAML, or DevOps practices

Responsibilities

Support all phases of the system engineering lifecycle from concept through sustainment
Develop and maintain technical documentation and drawing packages
Install, configure, and manage Linux-based systems (RedHat/CentOS/Rocky)
Support and maintain GOTS software solutions
Configure and manage STE/STN systems in connected and disconnected environments
Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, users, and customers to support mission needs