Systems Engineer

Leidos • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector, 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! Job Summary: Leidos is seeking a System Engineer with strong experience in system administration, automation, and security compliance. The ideal candidate will maintain system integrity, performance, and security across critical client/server environments while working closely with a small, mission‑focused team that regularly engages with users and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline and 6+ years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of system engineering experience
• Strong background in Systems Engineering and System Administration
• Deep understanding of security compliance frameworks and best practices
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise networking hardware and configurations
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux system administration
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or containerized environments
• Experience with directory services, authentication technologies, and network services
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize system integrity, performance, and security across Windows and Linux environments
• Implement and support automation solutions for system administration tasks
• Ensure compliance with security standards, protocols, and patching requirements
• Manage and troubleshoot networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
• Support identity and access services including Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and related network services
• Contribute to containerization and orchestration efforts (Kubernetes)
• Communicate system issues, risks, and escalations clearly to leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees