Infrastructure Systems Engineer - Hardware & Network Deployment

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to translate complex infrastructure layouts into actionable field deployment instructions for the UK NAS-R program. You will bridge high-level network designs with ground-level procedures ensuring safety‑compliant, repeatable workflows.

In this role you’ll own hardware installation guides, cable matrices, router/switch scripts, and technician-facing work instructions, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and delivering training on network

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 4–8 years experience OR Master’s with 2–6 years experience.
• Hands-on background with enterprise hardware architectures, network switches/routers (Cisco), cabling, and network interfaces.
• Proficiency with documentation platforms, network diagramming software, and scheduling tools (Jira, Confluence, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Own planning, execution, scheduling, and maintenance of hardware installation guides, cable matrices, router/switch scripts, and technician-facing work instructions.
• Translate physical rack elevations and network topologies into clear field procedures for technicians.
• Collect and evaluate operational data to identify bottlenecks in hardware staging or network configuration and implement improvements.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and train internal operations teams on network installation workflows.

Skills

Hardware & Network

Documentation Tools

Jira

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Job description

Leidos seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to translate complex infrastructure layouts into actionable field deployment instructions for the UK NAS-R program. You will bridge high-level network designs with ground-level procedures ensuring safety‑compliant, repeatable workflows.

In this role you’ll own hardware installation guides, cable matrices, router/switch scripts, and technician-facing work instructions, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and delivering training on network