Description
Join Leidos as a Systems Engineer and play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the development lab environment for a high-profile DOD contract. We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated Linux System Engineer to become a key player in our dynamic, multi-platform lab environment that fosters innovation and rapid prototyping.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage the VMware vSphere/vCenter virtualization infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Oversee a Linux server environment including deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintaining STIG compliance and security patching.
- Configure and maintain load balancers, F5, and application layer gateway products to guarantee security compliance and high availability.
- Support and manage the Windows Active Directory environment, including user account management, group policies, and a few Windows domain controllers.
- Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for Helpdesk support, providing expert-level troubleshooting for complex IT issues.
- Collaborate with Service Delivery and Developers in designing and staging NIPR and SIPR based deliverables.
- Conduct periodic reviews of operations and provide practical solutions to identified challenges.
- Manage certificates, keys, and other identity elements needed for production and lab resources access.
- Install and configure cross-domain High Speed Guard and other hardware components.
- Develop and manage configuration policies for email and application level gateways like SEG, Broadcom API, and Policy Manager.
- Assist the Engineering team in building and testing proof of concept environments involving cross-domain hardware and software.
Basic Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Information Systems or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience. Experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
- Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security +.
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with the ability to maintain it.
- Experience with the configuration and maintenance of Windows/Linux Servers using Ansible or other automation tools.
- Deep understanding of deploying on-premises systems in virtualized and containerized environments.
- Knowledge of basic networking and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, SSH).
- Hands-on experience in reviewing system logs to resolve issues.
- Ability to develop solutions for complex technical challenges affecting development and production environments.
- Experience creating and managing critical system documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Proven ability to serve as a technical escalation resource for Tier 2 or Help Desk personnel.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with troubleshooting cross-domain Mission Partner data flow issues.
- Strong knowledge in configuring and supporting Secure Email Gateway (SEG).
- Experience writing or updating application layer Gateways (ALG) to address specific traffic issues.
- Familiar with PDQ and Satellite software deployment tools for both Linux and Windows environments.
If you’re ready to break and build things smarter, we encourage you to apply!
Original Posting: July 30, 2025
The pay range for this position is $104,650.00 - $189,175.00. This is a guideline and not a guarantee of salary or compensation. Considered factors include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other legal considerations.