Systems Engineer

Description

The Leidos Security and Engineering Programs (SEP) is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Center for Information Systems Security (CISS) program. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours in Washington DC with as-needed travel to Chantilly, VA (under 25%).

Monday thru Friday: 2PM-10:30PM

• Performs the integration of new COTS/GOTS systems (network equipment, servers, workstations, etc) into the production environment, responsible for ensuring mission readiness.
• Manages change controls for documentation within a IT Service Management Tool (ITSM) and Configuration Management database (CMDB) and performs corrective action on any discrepancies or findings.
• Develops technical solutions and resolves complex user, computer, server, network, appliance, and application issues. Independently and consistently records, manages, and updates these solutions in a knowledge database and ticketing system.
• Reviews data from a DoD Network Monitoring System. Reviews historical data and proactively audits systems to ensure they meet program requirements. Assesses and remediates risks and incidents.
• Once trained on the program specific equipment, the candidate will be relied on as an expert in their AOR, and will be expected to analyze issues, make remediation recommendations to management, and subsequently carry out those remediation processes.
• Ability to create technical documentation (SOP’s, KBA’s, etc) to help junior staff members reduce escalation numbers.

• BS degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. A High School diploma with an additional 2 years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Interim Top-Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain a Final Top Secret.
• Experienced with the following Windows Server administration tools: WSUS, Group Policy, Active Directory, RDP, DNS, DHCP.
• Mid-to-High Level RHEL troubleshooting.
• Low-to-Mid Level Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 troubleshooting.
• GOTS/COTS application, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Industrial computer and Dell systems installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Tier 3 Systems Administrator support.
• The candidate should be a proactive leader and team player with strong communication, management, analytical, and problem solving skills; proven ability to thrive in environments that constantly embraces new technology.
• AWS virtualization, networking configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Docker configuration and troubleshooting.
• Database installation, configuration, and troubleshooting (Postgre, MariaDB, etc).

• Lifecycle management experience (PC Imaging & Disposition).
• Knowledge of Network Monitoring tool management such as OpManager, Solarwinds, PRTG.
• Service Now On-Premise application and database server experience.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Infrastructure equipment troubleshooting such as Tripplite or Eaton UPS’, Fiber and/or Ethernet installation/termination, and electronic testing and metering equipment.
• Ticket tracking system experience (i.e. Remedy, ServiceNOW, SharePoint).
• Prior experience in a Network Operations Center environment or Tier 3 Helpdesk.
• Basic Juniper and Palo Alto Tier 1 troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with CMD/Terminal/Power Shell/other CLI

August 4, 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 $87,100.00 - $

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

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.