Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Suitland MD

Clearance: TS/SCI

The Decision Advantage Business Area within Defense at Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Senior Systems Engineer to join our Distributed Common Ground System Navy (DCGS-N) this role youll support the Joint Concentrator Architecture (JCA) DCGS-N Enterprise Node (DEN) and DAS (DCGS-N Ashore System) at the National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC) in Suitland MD. Youll be part of a mission-driven team responsible for designing installing configuring and maintaining advanced network systems that support U.S. Navy intelligence operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design evaluate recommend implement and document JCA/DEN/DAS network architecture.

• Maintain compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) guidelines and Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) requirements.

• Ensure system readiness to meet all customer mission requirements.

• Provide expert support through deep investigations to find root cause of network and system failures or outages related to core infrastructure cloud platforms and advanced networking configurations).

• Perform system maintenance including patch testing installation and information assurance scans with DoW-approved tools.

• Document and recommend improvements to enhance network performance and security.

• Provide fleet support for Orchestration Services account creation/maintenance file dissemination troubleshooting.

• Provide GCCS-J end user support to DAS operators onsite and remotely.

• Provide DAS Active Directory user support.

• 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.

• Occasionally provide after-hours distance support from the customer site for deployed U.S. Navy DCGS-N platforms.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or information systems with 12 years of related experience. Additional experience training and/or certifications may substitute for degree requirements.

• TS/SCI clearance.

• Currently possess DoD 8140 IAT-II compliance (Security CISSP or equivalent)

• Technical experience with DISA STIG compliance requirements.

• Proven knowledge of remote monitoring tools like SolarWinds.

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

• Comfortable working onsite in a large computer room environment.

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