Systems Engineer

Summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a complex, multi-year contract providing Systems Engineering and Integration support to DISA. The role involves collaborating across engineering and mission teams to support high visibility development and implementation efforts for a mission-critical program.

Responsibilities

• Support decomposition of customer and system requirements in alignment with cross-domain roadmaps
• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cross domain systems and infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and software applications
• Strong understanding to configure and maintain physical and virtual environments, including VMware and ESXi systems
• Apply and validate system security configurations, including DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), to ensure compliance with security requirements
• Perform hands-on hardware and software configuration of systems, including network configuration and cabling
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support development of technical solutions aligned with mission and security objectives
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot IT system components to ensure stability and performance
• Work with customers, mission partners, program managers, and other technical team members to support system integration activities
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of automation scripts (e.g. Ansible, Python, Bash, etc..) to streamline deployments, support internal lab environment projects and perfective maintenance priorities of the program
• Provide support to system infrastructure, network security, and Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and assist with Engineering Implementation Plans
• Support integration, testing, verification, and validation activities for systems and components
• Track hardware, software, and configuration changes to support documentation updates and system baselines
• Provide input to training materials and support knowledge sharing across the team

Skills

• Active Secret clearance is required; active TS clearance preferred
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated full life cycle, systems integration experience
• Strong demonstrated experience with VMware and ESXi environments
• Hands-on experience with hardware and software configuration of physical systems, including network configuration and cabling for physical devices and networking concepts
• Experience supporting development of DoDAF architecture frameworks to inform systems engineering design and implementation best practices utilizing MS Visio
• Experience troubleshooting operational systems, including participation in advanced (Tier III-level) troubleshooting and root cause analysis for deployed environments
• Working knowledge of software development or scripting (e.g., XML, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C++)
• Familiarity with system development processes, databases, and IT infrastructure concepts
• Linux command line experience with certification such as CompTIA Linux+ or RHEL certification with understanding of virtual machine architecture
• Must possess DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) prior to start date and maintain certification
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 10% of the time
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality technical work, rapidly learn new technologies, and effectively collaborate with team members to support mission objectives in a dynamic environment
• Ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and processes, work independently with minimal oversight, and effectively contribute in a fast-paced, evolving operational environment while maintaining high standards of quality and teamwork
• Active TS clearance
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and OpenShift
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
• Experience supporting end-to-end cross domain systems development or integration efforts
• Familiarity with engineering best practices such as Raise the Bar Version 5

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active Secret clearance is required; active TS clearance preferred
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated full life cycle, systems integration experience
• Strong demonstrated experience with VMware and ESXi environments
• Hands-on experience with hardware and software configuration of physical systems, including network configuration and cabling for physical devices and networking concepts
• Experience supporting development of DoDAF architecture frameworks to inform systems engineering design and implementation best practices utilizing MS Visio
• Experience troubleshooting operational systems, including participation in advanced (Tier III-level) troubleshooting and root cause analysis for deployed environments
• Working knowledge of software development or scripting (e.g., XML, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C++)
• Familiarity with system development processes, databases, and IT infrastructure concepts
• Linux command line experience with certification such as CompTIA Linux+ or RHEL certification with understanding of virtual machine architecture
• Must possess DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) prior to start date and maintain certification
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 10% of the time
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality technical work, rapidly learn new technologies, and effectively collaborate with team members to support mission objectives in a dynamic environment
• Ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and processes, work independently with minimal oversight, and effectively contribute in a fast-paced, evolving operational environment while maintaining high standards of quality and teamwork

Nice to Haves

• Active TS clearance
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and OpenShift
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
• Experience supporting end-to-end cross domain systems development or integration efforts
• Familiarity with engineering best practices such as Raise the Bar Version 5

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement