Leidos
Systems Engineer for Development Lab
Leidos - Odenton, Maryland, United States, 21113
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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.
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.