Leidos
Description
Join a Dynamic Team Committed to Innovation!
Leidos is seeking a talented and proactive
Systems Engineer
to enhance our elite technical team. This role involves contributing to pivotal projects that support our national security mission. What You'll Do:
Enter a dynamic hybrid position where traditional system administration converges with advanced infrastructure engineering. You will be integral to the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems across both physical and virtual environments. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be crucial, especially during rapid-response troubleshooting and significant infrastructure initiatives. Why You'll Love It Here: Collaborate with a passionate, highly skilled team.
Make a tangible impact across critical systems and technologies.
Face diverse challenges that keep your skills sharp and your work meaningful.
Primary Responsibilities: Systems Administration Perform routine system administration tasks including user management, patching, backup/restore, scheduled jobs, and file permissions.
Troubleshoot and maintain Linux (Rocky, CentOS, Debian) and Windows Server environments.
Implement security updates and configuration changes in line with operational policies.
Infrastructure & Virtualization Support Oversee virtualization platforms such as Nutanix AHV, KVM (via virsh), and VMware.
Provision, monitor, and decommission virtual machines according to project and operational requirements.
Document VM configurations, resource usage, and dependencies.
Storage Administration Support NAS/SAN platforms, including NetApp, for storage, backups, and user file shares.
Assist with storage provisioning and capacity planning efforts.
Monitoring & Logging Manage SolarWinds for infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and performance analysis.
Assist with Kiwi Syslog Server configuration and log analysis for operational insights and incident response.
Help refine thresholds, log retention policies, and alerting workflows.
Networking & Security Support network troubleshooting, including VLANs, routing, NAT, firewall rules, DNS, and DHCP.
Assist with VPN tunnels and internal network segmentation strategies.
Implement and uphold security baselines and patch compliance.
Support & Documentation Act as Tier 2 support for tickets and escalated user/system issues.
Maintain accurate documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and inventory records.
Assist with hardware tracking and change management processes.
Redundancy & Project Support Serve as the operational backup for the senior systems engineer.
Participate in infrastructure and system upgrade projects.
Be available for after-hours support and planned maintenance as necessary.
Required Clearance:
Must possess an active and in scope
TS/SCI With Poly
to be considered. Travel:
This position may require intermittent OCONUS travel to a middle east location. Required Skills, Education, and Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of experience OR Master's degree and at least 10 years of experience OR additional relevant experience, certifications, and military service combined, may be considered in lieu of degree.
3-5 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering roles.
Proficient in Linux and Windows Server environments.
Hands-on experience with virtualization using Nutanix AHV, virsh/KVM, or VMware.
Familiarity with enterprise storage, specifically NetApp.
Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, IP routing, and firewalls.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as SolarWinds and Kiwi Syslog.
Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.
Strong documentation practices and troubleshooting capabilities.
Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Come be a part of a team that innovates through challenges and contributes to a smarter future. Original Posting Date: August 14, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date. Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only, and additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.
Leidos is seeking a talented and proactive
Systems Engineer
to enhance our elite technical team. This role involves contributing to pivotal projects that support our national security mission. What You'll Do:
Enter a dynamic hybrid position where traditional system administration converges with advanced infrastructure engineering. You will be integral to the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems across both physical and virtual environments. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be crucial, especially during rapid-response troubleshooting and significant infrastructure initiatives. Why You'll Love It Here: Collaborate with a passionate, highly skilled team.
Make a tangible impact across critical systems and technologies.
Face diverse challenges that keep your skills sharp and your work meaningful.
Primary Responsibilities: Systems Administration Perform routine system administration tasks including user management, patching, backup/restore, scheduled jobs, and file permissions.
Troubleshoot and maintain Linux (Rocky, CentOS, Debian) and Windows Server environments.
Implement security updates and configuration changes in line with operational policies.
Infrastructure & Virtualization Support Oversee virtualization platforms such as Nutanix AHV, KVM (via virsh), and VMware.
Provision, monitor, and decommission virtual machines according to project and operational requirements.
Document VM configurations, resource usage, and dependencies.
Storage Administration Support NAS/SAN platforms, including NetApp, for storage, backups, and user file shares.
Assist with storage provisioning and capacity planning efforts.
Monitoring & Logging Manage SolarWinds for infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and performance analysis.
Assist with Kiwi Syslog Server configuration and log analysis for operational insights and incident response.
Help refine thresholds, log retention policies, and alerting workflows.
Networking & Security Support network troubleshooting, including VLANs, routing, NAT, firewall rules, DNS, and DHCP.
Assist with VPN tunnels and internal network segmentation strategies.
Implement and uphold security baselines and patch compliance.
Support & Documentation Act as Tier 2 support for tickets and escalated user/system issues.
Maintain accurate documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and inventory records.
Assist with hardware tracking and change management processes.
Redundancy & Project Support Serve as the operational backup for the senior systems engineer.
Participate in infrastructure and system upgrade projects.
Be available for after-hours support and planned maintenance as necessary.
Required Clearance:
Must possess an active and in scope
TS/SCI With Poly
to be considered. Travel:
This position may require intermittent OCONUS travel to a middle east location. Required Skills, Education, and Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of experience OR Master's degree and at least 10 years of experience OR additional relevant experience, certifications, and military service combined, may be considered in lieu of degree.
3-5 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering roles.
Proficient in Linux and Windows Server environments.
Hands-on experience with virtualization using Nutanix AHV, virsh/KVM, or VMware.
Familiarity with enterprise storage, specifically NetApp.
Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, IP routing, and firewalls.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as SolarWinds and Kiwi Syslog.
Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.
Strong documentation practices and troubleshooting capabilities.
Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Come be a part of a team that innovates through challenges and contributes to a smarter future. Original Posting Date: August 14, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date. Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only, and additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.