Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
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- Description Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer for a position in the Chantilly, VA area. This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph in order to be considered. The Systems Engineer will work in a group that is working to replace an out of date and fragile system with a modern replacement. The group will then be focused on the rollout of a brand new messaging system.

The Systems Engineer will be provide technical direction, guidance and manage software trends across the project. Duties will also include but not limited to performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, system documentation. The Systems Engineer will serve as the primary focal point of contact for several enterprise systems. In this role the candidate will need to frequently interact with senior level Customers to provide innovative solutions and provide feedback.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

* Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with at least 6 years of prior relevant experience.

* Demonstrated experience Risk Management Framework.

* Demonstrated experience in full life-cycle software development project performing all phases of a rigorous software development methodology with the ability to identify gaps, mitigate technical risk, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems.

* Hands on experience with Agile development processes.

* Demonstrated experience with System Documentation.

* Experience with Java for Software Development.

* Experience with Puppet

* Experience with Jenkins.

* Experience with SQL Desired

Skills:

* Demonstrated experience with AWS

* Excellent Communication Skills

* Managing a Technical team
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting:
February 26, 2026 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 as listed above. Pay Range:
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About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit  . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.

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