Leidoshas a new and exciting opportunity for aSystems Engineerin ourIntelligence Sector Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. AtLeidos we offercompetitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in NationalSecurity!
Job Summary:
Leidos is seeking a System Engineer with strong experience in system administration automation and security compliance. The ideal candidate will maintain system integrity performance and security across critical client/server environments while working closely with a small missionfocused team that regularly engages with users and customers.
Primarily Responsibilities:
Maintain and optimize system integrity performance and security across Windows and Linux environments
Implement and support automation solutions for system administration tasks
Ensure compliance with security standards protocols and patching requirements
Manage and troubleshoot networking devices (Cisco Juniper Arista)
Support identity and access services including Active Directory LDAP Centrify Group Policy and related network services
Contribute to containerization and orchestration efforts (Kubernetes)
Communicate system issues risks and escalations clearly to leadership and stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related engineering discipline and 6 years of experience or a High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of system engineering experience
Strong background in Systems Engineering and System Administration
Deep understanding of security compliance frameworks and best practices
Handson experience with enterprise networking hardware and configurations
Proficiency with Windows and Linux system administration
Familiarity with Kubernetes or containerized environments
Experience with directory services authentication technologies and network services
- Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 9 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00
The 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
Leidoshas a new and exciting opportunity for aSystems Engineerin ourIntelligence Sector Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGIN...
Leidoshas a new and exciting opportunity for aSystems Engineerin ourIntelligence Sector Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. AtLeidos we offercompetitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in NationalSecurity!
Job Summary:
Leidos is seeking a System Engineer with strong experience in system administration automation and security compliance. The ideal candidate will maintain system integrity performance and security across critical client/server environments while working closely with a small missionfocused team that regularly engages with users and customers.
Primarily Responsibilities:
Maintain and optimize system integrity performance and security across Windows and Linux environments
Implement and support automation solutions for system administration tasks
Ensure compliance with security standards protocols and patching requirements
Manage and troubleshoot networking devices (Cisco Juniper Arista)
Support identity and access services including Active Directory LDAP Centrify Group Policy and related network services
Contribute to containerization and orchestration efforts (Kubernetes)
Communicate system issues risks and escalations clearly to leadership and stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related engineering discipline and 6 years of experience or a High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of system engineering experience
Strong background in Systems Engineering and System Administration
Deep understanding of security compliance frameworks and best practices
Handson experience with enterprise networking hardware and configurations
Proficiency with Windows and Linux system administration
Familiarity with Kubernetes or containerized environments
Experience with directory services authentication technologies and network services
- Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
qkw
conmd
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 9 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00
The 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
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