Systems Engineer

​Key Responsibilities:

• Integration, automation, configuration, and documentation of software and tools to support the Infrastructure and Platform Services product team.

• Supports software deployments, cloud infrastructure baselines, and operational availability of production systems.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible, automating provisioning and scaling of resources across environments.

• Perform analysis on systems to document all functions and define interfaces for integration, testing and quality assurance.

• Manage and optimize GitLab-based Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, including configuration, troubleshooting, and integration with workflows to ensure efficient deployments.

• ​Maintain and update Jira work items and service desk trouble tickets to ensure accurate tracking, status, and resolution of assigned work, while actively participating in SAFe Agile scrum meetings, planning activities, and team processes

​Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 10 years' experience or 8 years’ experience (with master’s degree) in research, design, testing, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area. Individual shall have experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DevOps/DevSecOps) in a professional or academic setting.

• Master's or bachelor's degree in quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems).
• Active Secret clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

• 3+ years using DevSecOps methods (CI/CD) and tools (GitLab, Docker); using configuration management principles, tools, and techniques on complex software projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in effectively managing Linux-based infrastructure.

• Experience with full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Proficient with utilizing DevOps tools for build, deploy, and patch automation (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, BMC, or similar).

• Experience/training with VMware.

• Experience/training in a Linux, Windows PC, and Windows Server environment.

• Experience with administering Windows domains, handling Active Directory services, group policies, user management, and integration with hybrid cloud environments.

• Demonstrated experience in container orchestration using Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or AWS EKS/ECS/ECR.

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher.

• Ability to travel 25% including possible underway periods aboard U.S. Navy ships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Dell Windows servers and NetApp storage solutions.

• Experience in MS Windows 10/11, Windows Server, VMWare (vCenter, vSphere, ESXi), MS Hyper-V).

• Previous experience with U.S. Navy COMPOSE, ISNS, or CANES environments (CANES preferable).

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other highly skilled individuals.

• Basic networking experience.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Technical experience in support of design, testing, deployment, and operations of DCGS-N or other C4ISR programs.

• Demonstrated experience with Languages including Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, and bash shell Scripting

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

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Original Posting:

October 7, 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:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.