Description Join a Dynamic Team Driving Innovation! At Leidos, we are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Systems Engineer to enhance our elite technical team. You will play a crucial role in addressing some of the most intricate challenges of our national security mission. What You'll Do: This hybrid position combines classic system administration with state-of-the-art infrastructure engineering. You will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing IT systems in both physical and virtual environments. Your technical acumen and problem-solving mindset will shine as you handle everything from routine operations to urgent troubleshooting and significant infrastructure initiatives. Why You'll Love It Here: Collaborate with a passionate and highly skilled team

Make an impact across critical systems and technologies

Face diverse challenges that keep your skills sharp and your work fulfilling

Primary Responsibilities: Systems Administration Perform routine system administration tasks, including user management, patching, backup/restore, scheduled jobs, and file permissions.

Maintain and troubleshoot Linux (Rocky, CentOS, Debian) and Windows Server environments.

Apply security updates and configuration changes adhering to operational policy.

Infrastructure & Virtualization Support Maintain virtualization platforms, including Nutanix AHV, KVM (via virsh), and VMware.

Provision, monitor, and decommission virtual machines based on project and operational requirements.

Document VM configurations, resource usage, and dependencies.

Storage Administration Support NAS/SAN platforms, including NetApp, for general storage, backups, and user file shares.

Conduct basic storage provisioning and capacity planning tasks.

Monitoring & Logging Manage and maintain SolarWinds for infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and performance tracking.

Support Kiwi Syslog Server configuration and assist in log analysis for operational insights or incident response.

Refine thresholds, log retention policies, and alert workflows.

Networking & Security Assist with network troubleshooting, including VLANs, routing, NAT, firewall rules, DNS, and DHCP.

Support VPN tunnels and internal network segmentation strategies.

Implement and maintain security baselines and ensure patch compliance.

Support & Documentation Act as Tier 2 support for tickets and escalated user/system issues.

Maintain accurate documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and inventory records.

Assist with hardware tracking and change management.

Redundancy & Project Support Serve as the operational backup for the senior systems engineer.

Participate in infrastructure and system upgrade projects.

Be available for after-hours support and planned maintenance as needed.

Required Clearance : Must possess an active and in scope TS/SCI With Poly to be considered. Travel: This position requires occasional OCONUS travel to a Middle East location. Required Skills, Education, and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience OR Master's degree and 6+ years of experience OR equivalent relevant experience, certifications, and military service may be considered in lieu of degree.

3-5 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering roles.

Proficient in Linux and Windows Server environments.

Hands-on experience with virtualization using Nutanix AHV, virsh/KVM, or VMware.

Familiarity with enterprise storage, particularly NetApp.

Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IP routing, and firewalls.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as SolarWinds and Kiwi Syslog.

Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.

Strong documentation habits and troubleshooting skills.

Professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Join us in breaking the mold. Let's build smarter solutions together. We're the go-to tech company for solving high-stakes problems through innovation. While we don’t wear capes (for safety reasons), we tackle challenges with creativity, dedication, and a fresh perspective. Original Posting: August 1, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While this may change based on business needs, Leidos anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an expected close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date stated above. Pay Range: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guaranteed salary. Various factors extend beyond responsibilities of the job, such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws.