Systems Engineer Linux
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Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 87100 - 157450
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sectors 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. At Leidos we offer competitive 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 National Security!
Overview
We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience across the full system engineering lifecycle from concept through sustainment. This role includes developing and maintaining technical documentation and supporting Systems Administration (SA) and GOTS products. The ideal candidate is adaptable willing to learn and effective in a small mission-focused team that regularly collaborates with users customers and partner teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support all phases of the system engineering lifecycle from concept through sustainment
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and drawing packages
- Install configure and manage Linux-based systems (RedHat/CentOS/Rocky)
- Support and maintain GOTS software solutions
- Configure and manage STE/STN systems in connected and disconnected environments
- Perform system testing troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams users and customers to support mission needs
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a technical field with 6 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree with 4 years or PhD with 2 years or no degree with 10 years of relevant experience
- Strong Systems Administration (SA) experience
- Strong Linux experience including installation configuration and management
- Experience with authentication/authorization (FreeIPA/Active Directory)
- Experience with STE/STN environments
- Experience installing and maintaining GOTS software
- Strong testing and troubleshooting skills including scripting (Bash/Python)
- Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with shared storage solutions
- Experience with virtualization and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Data flow experience
- Familiarity with Ansible or SALT
- Experience with Helm charts YAML or DevOps practices
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If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 15 2026For 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 - $157450.00The 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:
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
