System Engineer / Project Manager
System Engineer / Project Manager
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$ 126100 - 227950
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Job Description
Are you a mission-driven systems engineer ready to shape the future of national security IT Join Leidos and play a key technical role in supporting the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) where innovation meets real-world impact. Were looking for a Systems Engineer Project Manager to deliver and evolve enterprise IT services that directly support the intelligence mission. The Systems Engineer Project Manager may supervise guide coordinate and provide leadership across all engineering activities.
This role focuses on overseeing and enhancing IT Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in a secure dynamic environment that supports multiple enclaves a wide variety of technologies and evolving mission needs. Youll work hands-on with secure infrastructure networked systems and specialized computing environmentsensuring critical IT systems remain modern secure and aligned to mission priorities.
Why This Role Matters
Youll be the technical point of integration across multiple disciplinesnetwork engineering secure infrastructure Microsoft and Linux systems advanced compute and enterprise storage. Youll guide the technical execution of system enhancements coordinate with cybersecurity teams and work closely with mission stakeholders to ensure IT services remain responsive agile and secure.
This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.
- Partner with the Lead Systems Engineer and broader engineering team to plan execute and deliver secure IT system solutions aligned with NMECs mission objectives.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across systems engineering networking cybersecurity and operations to drive end-to-end technical project execution.
- Manage the sustainment and modernization of O&M activities across multiple enclaves ensuring performance optimization security compliance and mission continuity.
- Oversee enhancement projects within Microsoft environmentsActive Directory Exchange and Windows Serverthrough collaboration with engineering leads.
- Support the engineering team in configuring and optimizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems ensuring secure and resilient deployments in classified environments.
- Guide the integration of GPU-based high-performance computing environments used for advanced media analysis in partnership with the systems engineering group.
- Lead secure networking projects involving Cisco technologies by working closely with network engineers and enclave design leads.
- Collaborate with engineering stakeholders to implement and refine RMF-based Information Assurance processes that sustain ATO and bolster cyber resilience.
- Coordinate with storage engineers to implement scalable enterprise storage strategies supporting large-volume data processing and long-term archiving.
- Maintain and update architectural diagrams configuration baselines and release schedules in coordination with engineering and documentation teams.
- Serve as a technical interface to government stakeholders ensuring engineering deliverables meet project scope timelines and mission-critical needs.
Manage project goals/assignments oversee major upgrades minor modifications and restoration efforts following service degradation and outages.
Manage work assignments for team review and assign customer incidents requirements and tasks within ServiceNow ITSM ticketing platform.
Manage work performance for subordinates provide periodic feedback and document performance against employees goals and corporate guidelines.
Review and approve timesheets for assigned subordinates in compliance with corporate standards.
Flexibility in work schedule. This person will be expected to have a standard 8 hour workday. However if an outage occurs they may be one of the first called to help troubleshoot.
You Bring
Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or related field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
12 years of hands-on experience in IT systems engineering or operations particularly in classified or government environments.
3 years of experience leading technical efforts across multi-domain IT systems.
Strong understanding of ITSM/ITIL processes and experience using tools such as ServiceNow.
Ability to design implement and document system changes in secure high-impact environments.
IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security CE SSCP) and relevant computing environment certs.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical concepts clearly to both engineers and stakeholders.
Strong Project management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with other contractors and Government civilians. Able to brief Government leadership.
Ability to work independently and as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
Ability to mentor and lead a technical team to include functional management of direct reports.
Expertise across a broad range of technologies:
Broad technical experience across:
Microsoft platforms (e.g. AD Exchange Server OS)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Cisco networking (hardware/software)
Enterprise storage solutions
GPU-based compute systems
Information Assurance/security compliance
Clearance
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a Poly.
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Systems Engineering IT or a related field.
PMP ITIL v3/v4 or equivalent certification.
Cisco Red Hat or Microsoft technical certifications.
Familiarity with NMEC mission and IT environment.
Experience implementing managed services in a multi-contractor ecosystem.
Experience in Agile environments or similar iterative development lifecycles.
What Youll Gain
At Leidos your work directly supports some of the most critical missions in the intelligence community. Youll be part of a high-performing collaborative environment where your contributions shape national security operations. Whether optimizing secure networks refining system baselines or integrating next-generation technologies youll find meaningful work continuous technical challenges and a clear path for advancement.
Original Posting:
June 2 2025For 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 $126100.00 - $227950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
