Description The National Security Sector at Leidos is looking for a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your system administration and software programming expertise while working with a small team that manages a range of mission-critical systems. Key Details: Work hours are from 0600-1600

On-call duty is required one weekend every six weeks

Candidates must successfully complete a medical clearance process before starting work.

Primary Responsibilities: Oversight of medium-to-large-scale government data warehouses and digital archive management

Implementation and maintenance of interface control documents for government system interconnects

Ensure compliance with security requirements

Provide tiered help desk support to users on-site

Work onsite in a SCIF with operational pager and cell phone duty rotation

Contribute technical insights to develop the system's cloud hosting strategy

Create monitoring dashboards to assess software operational status

Report metrics and performance regarding system health for large-scale storage and processing systems

Manage storage maintenance and capacity planning

Troubleshoot hardware/software issues

Programming in Microsoft WSH and LINUS shell

Manage audit log administration

Provide expert support for Enterprise Linux infrastructure administration

Support information security system requirements pertaining to Linux hosts

Utilize Puppet or other configuration management tools to manage Linux systems and handle IAVA vulnerabilities

Enhance system operations, including monitoring and optimizing hardware platforms

Implement STIG guidance to facilitate ATO sustainment

Troubleshoot network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues

Manage cloud services, compute services, and monitor visibility and identity management

Experience with database administration and Linux command-based troubleshooting

Assist in maintaining system administration and security policy documentation

Document system configuration, external service dependencies, and standard procedures

Required Clearance: Active and in-scope TS/SCI with polygraph is required. US citizenship is necessary. Minimum Education, Skills, and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or master's degree and 6+ years of experience. Additional related experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

5+ years of technical expertise in managing automated system platforms for the intelligence community.

Proven experience with Linux, database administration, and scripting

Experience in maintaining hardware, software, cloud components, LANs, WANs, SAN, and NAS.

Deployment and maintenance experience with open-source and custom applications, including ATO and patching for cybersecurity compliance

Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas effectively to customers and team members

Familiarity with authentication and authorization fundamentals

Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a related technical field

Experience with tools such as Apache Webserver, PostGres SQL/PostGIS, RedHat LINUX, FreeIPA, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office, and geospatial products

Experience in deploying and maintaining network hardware, including Firewall, switch, router installations, and server maintenance

Additional Skills Desired: Familiarity with common industry software tools and systems administration

Understanding of data management, integration, user interface, hardware, and databases

Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, including AWS

CI/CD development experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker

Certifications: Microsoft Certifications, Cisco Network Certifications, Linux Certifications, AWS Certifications, and Geospatial Certifications

Join us to innovate and improve systems that make a difference! At Leidos, we tackle high-stakes problems with creativity and technology. Pay Range: $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Factors influencing compensation may include responsibilities, education, experience, and market data.