Leidos is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The Staff Systems Engineer will deploy new Windows and Linux servers in Azure, plan and execute the integration of COTS services into the environment and provide support for maintaining and enhancing the environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform best practice engineering support for an Azure Cloud environment consisting of Windows and Linux serversBuild, configure, patch and maintain Windows and Linux servers via IaC, Ansible Automation Platform, or other automation platformsIntegrate services, such as PrinterLogic, distributed file services, and Ansible Automation Platform into the virtualized environmentPerform application packaging, deployments, documentation, and release control utilizing Jira, GitLab, IaC, and Ansible Automation PlatformProvide advice, technical consultation, and guidance for Tier 3 / Tier 4 support by analyzing and resolving problems and evaluating alternative means of satisfying user requirementsResearch, test, and deploy security patches and vulnerability remediation changesProvide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex IT systemsPerform automation tasks through scripting and testingProvide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, and resolution steps) for root causes analysis and process improvement initiativesActively identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costsEnforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experienceAbility to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance prior to start date with Leidos. (US Citizenship required)Experience building, configuring, patching and maintaining Windows and Linux serversExperience planning and executing the integration of services and appliances into Azure or other secure IaaS environmentsThorough understanding and experience with Azure Cloud servicesKnowledge of basic networking and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, SSH, VPNs)Hands-on experience reviewing and analyzing system logs and events to resolve issuesExperience developing and providing solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact development, test and production environmentsExperience implementing and maintaining Entra ID and/or Microsoft Active Directory environmentsExperience documenting standard operating procedures or other documentation to assist operations teams or end usersExperience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and leveraging automation platforms such as Ansible or Azure FunctionsUnderstanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMAAbility to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and ConfluenceAbility to obtain IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + or CISSP within 60 days after start date of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications. 

Possess active DoD Secret clearanceCurrent IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + or CISSPExperience building and delivering IaaS servers and platform via IaCExperience integrating PrinterLogic, distributed file services, Ansible Automation Platform, and other services into secure, virtualized environmentsExperience deploying and scaling Azure Virtual Desktop environments via Azure Functions or other automation platformsExperience deploying and maintaining complex virtual infrastructures with web/application tiers and data tiersRecognized cloud certification such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect or Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect

DISADES

External Referral Eligible

Original Posting Date:2024-09-09

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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.