Expert Systems Engineer at Leidos

Are you ready to work on a program that supports mission focused projects? Join us at Leidos, where your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, unlimited education and training support, parental paid leave and more! You will have the opportunity to work under the best leadership in the industry at all levels; where supporting their employees and what they do-is what matters
On this program we work super hard but also has fun.  We have chili cooks offs, Pi Day with Pies, lunches brought in for the teams and program, end of year celebrations, recognition awards and much, much more.This is a high profile program supporting projects working on highly visible applications AND building the next generation of these applications
In this role as a Systems Engineer, this individual has technical experience with Linux/Windows servers within a within a physical and virtual environment
Duties include examining customer problems and implementing appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair and handle service inquiries and problems.  This role analyzes recurring problems and initiates solutions for preventing reoccurrence and analyzes existing infrastructure for tuning/performance enhancements.  This Individuals in this role may be required to perform technical software configuration, rebooting, and other remedial actions on customer servers
We are looking for individuals with focus, concentration, as well as patience and versatility to take part in all that is required to get mission accomplished, including O&M and R&D on top of existing duties
Required QualificationsActive TS/SCI with Polygraph Typically requires BS degree and 12+ years; additional experience in lieu of degreeExperience with server setup deployment, patch management methodologiesExperience with technical support with solving issues in a growing environment.Experience with server using Linux operating systems (CentOS, RHEL, or Ubuntu)Experience with supporting virtual desktops running Linux, Microsoft WindowsExperience with programs of similar size and complexityPossesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments
Assignments may be broad in nature requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
Experience with hardening Linux environmentsExperience with PuppetExperience creating and maintaining Infrastructure as codeExperience with CLSEExperience with BASH Scripting/Automation through Linux Shell scripts or other scripting languagesExperience in Amazon Web Service (AWS) cloud environmentExperience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and resultsMust be able to work independently to develop solutions to technical problems.Preferred QualificationsLDAP experienceCertification - Security+, Amazon Web Services (AWS)Original Posting Date:2024-03-12While 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 $122,200.00 - $220,900.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Reston, VAType: Full time