Computer Systems Analyst II

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Computer Systems Analyst to support High-Performance Computing environments at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The role focuses on cluster management, job scheduling, and troubleshooting compute tasks while maintaining least privileges and separation of duties.

Responsibilities include optimizing HPC jobs, automating core IT resources, and implementing security and modernization strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting computer systems analysis and systems management.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, programmers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand system architecture and technical drawings.
• Onsite support at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Optimize, manage and support HPC related computational processing and jobs (SLURM / MSHPC).
• Provide core systems administration automation for MSFC IT resources and laboratory environments.
• Develop and implement security compliance strategies including vulnerability mitigation and system hardening.
• Refresh end-of-life operating systems and replace aged physical systems.
• Maintain and modernize virtualization platforms.
• Provide analysis related to design, development, and integration of replacement systems.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to read system architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Infiniband

MSHPC

Cohesity

Nutanix AHV

Splunk

Ansys HPS

Job description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

The AEGIS program at Leidos is seeking an experienced Computer Systems Analyst to support unique High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments utilizing cluster management and job scheduling tools for supporting Engineering design projects at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The applicant will interface with MSFC users (engineers/scientists) and programmers in supporting and troubleshooting issues with compute tasks while maintaining least privileges and separation of duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Optimize, manage and support HPC related computational processing and jobs (SLURM / MSHPC).
• Provide core systems administration automation for MSFC IT resources and laboratory environments.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve and maintain security compliance, including vulnerability mitigation, system hardening, and log collection/analysis.
• Refresh and modernize end-of-life (EOL) operating systems and replace aged physical systems.
• Maintain and modernize virtualization platforms.
• Provide analysis related to the design, development, and integration of replacement systems, hardware, software and/or operating systems.
• Utilize software solutions to perform continuous monitoring of compute and storage systems.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices for scientific data analysis and containerization.
• Fair use and scheduling of HPC resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting computer systems analysis and systems management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with engineers, designers, programmers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand system architecture and technical drawings.
• This position requires onsite support at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cluster management tools and technologies: Infiniband / Clustered File Systems, MSHPC (Windows) skills.
• Cohesity data integrity.
• Nutanix AHV virtualization.
• Splunk query language.
• Ansys HPS.

Clearance requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Original Posting:

August 6, 2026

For U.S. Positions: 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.