Systems Engineer

Leidos • Pearl Harbor, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Systems Engineer to provide site support and systems engineering for the Distributed Common Ground System–Navy (DCGS-N), specifically the DCGS-N Ashore System (DAS) at U.S. Pacific Command (COMPACFLT) in Makalapa, Hawaii. The role involves extensive application configuration and administration and support for distributed mission systems connected to enterprise infrastructure. The environment includes VMware-based systems running Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and OpenShift. The engineer must follow detailed installation and administrative procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8–12 years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 6 years of relevant IT experience.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Minimum IAT II certification to meet DoD 8140 compliance requirements, including CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
• Training or vendor certifications in Windows, Linux, VMware, or Cisco (CCNP/CCNA).
• Experience and/or training in Linux, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, Microsoft Windows, and Windows Server environments.
• Ability to follow detailed installation and administrative procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dell server hardware, NetApp storage solutions, and Cisco network, firewall, and cryptographic devices.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Windows Server platforms; VMware technologies including vCenter, vSphere, and ESXi; Microsoft Hyper-V; and Kubernetes or other container platforms.
• Experience using automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, and version control and collaboration workflows in a self-managed GitLab environment.
• Experience supporting integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise or mission systems within an Agile or SAFe product team environment.
• Ability to work effectively both remotely and in a team environment with highly skilled personnel.
• Experience supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) environments or Distributed Common Ground System platforms.
• Basic networking knowledge and familiarity with mission applications in a distributed operational environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the installed system, including patching, hardware management, and routine system upkeep.
• Provide site support engineering for the DAS, including creating and maintaining user accounts in accordance with DoD and local security guidelines.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and document system issues.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the NIWC Atlantic engineering team to resolve issues and, when necessary, develop and implement fixes.
• Work with NIWC Atlantic and local Information Assurance (IA) teams to address vulnerabilities and support system scanning activities.

What This Job Offers

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