Systems Engineer

Leidos•Odenton, MD

11d•$87,100 - $157,450

About The Position

Leidos is hiring an experienced Systems Engineer to support a complex, multi-year contract providing Systems Engineering and Integration support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The role supports a high-priority, high-visibility development, integration, and implementation effort for a mission-critical DISA Cross Domain program. The engineer will handle complex technical assignments independently, contribute to concurrent engineering efforts, and collaborate with engineering and mission teams to deliver effective technical solutions. The position calls for technical judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve complex issues with minimal oversight. The engineer will work in a dynamic customer environment, adapt to evolving mission requirements, manage competing priorities, and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance; active TS clearance is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with full-lifecycle systems engineering, development, integration, testing, and implementation activities.
Hands-on experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting VMware and ESXi virtualization environments.
Experience configuring physical systems' hardware and software, including network configuration, cabling, and integration of physical devices.
Experience developing and maintaining DoDAF architecture frameworks, including proficiency with Microsoft Visio.
Experience performing advanced Tier III troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues in operational environments.
Experience developing, modifying, or maintaining automation scripts using technologies such as XML, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or C++.
Working knowledge of system development processes, databases, operating systems, and enterprise IT infrastructure concepts.
Hands-on Linux command-line experience, a certification such as CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat certification, and understanding of virtual machine architecture.
Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIGs and supporting security compliance in DoD environments.
DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, required before the start date and must be maintained.
Ability to independently analyze technical requirements, troubleshoot complex systems, and implement engineering solutions with minimal oversight.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical teams and mission stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple technical assignments, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic operational environment.
Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Active TS clearance.
Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker and OpenShift.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Experience supporting end-to-end cross-domain systems development, integration, and deployment.
Experience working within DISA or other DoD enterprise environments.
Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
Familiarity with engineering best practices such as Raise the Bar Version 5.

Responsibilities

Analyze and decompose customer and system requirements in alignment with cross-domain roadmaps and mission objectives.
Design, implement, integrate, and maintain cross-domain systems and infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and software applications.
Configure, administer, and troubleshoot physical and virtual environments, including VMware and ESXi systems.
Implement, validate, and maintain system security configurations, including DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Perform hands-on hardware and software configuration, including network configuration, cabling, and integration of physical devices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, evaluate technical solutions, and support engineering decisions aligned with mission and security objectives.
Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IT system components to ensure operational stability, reliability, and performance.
Coordinate and execute system integration activities with customers, mission partners, program managers, and technical team members.
Develop, modify, and maintain automation scripts using technologies such as Ansible, Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Provide technical support for system infrastructure, network security, and Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities, including security assessments and remediation.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, and Engineering Implementation Plans.
Execute system integration, testing, verification, and validation to ensure systems and components meet technical and operational requirements.
Maintain accurate hardware, software, and configuration records for system baselines, documentation updates, and configuration management.
Identify and troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
Contribute to technical procedures, training materials, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the engineering team.