Senior Software Systems Engineer

Leidos; Virginia, Fort Belvoir (MN, VA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Systems Engineer where you'll collaborate with experts to develop and maintain cutting-edge software systems for nuclear analysis. This dynamic role involves configuring and deploying Kubernetes-based solutions in both classified and unclassified environments. You will tackle complex operational challenges while ensuring secure access and performance reliability. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position offers the chance to contribute to critical national security projects. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on container solutions.
• Experience with security clearance TS/SCI and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes-based container solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues affecting performance.

Skills

Kubernetes

Windows Server 2019

PostgreSQL

Linux shell scripting

Java programming

Education

BS in Computer Engineering

MS in Computer Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Pro

NGINX

Kafka

Splunk

Job description

Job #: R-00158821
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Category: Systems Engineering
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Hybrid Remote
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
External Referral Program : Eligible
Referral Bonus Amount: $1,000
Sector: National Security

Join a dynamic team working alongside the Senior Systems Analyst and Systems Architect to develop, configure, deploy, and maintain a specialized on-premises software system for the analysis of nuclear weapon effects. This container-based solution runs in Kubernetes and operates in a hybrid Linux and Windows environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Configure, deploy, test, and administer Kubernetes-based container solutions across unclassified and classified environments.

Diagnose and resolve system and configuration issues affecting performance and reliability.

Collaborate with the systems administrator to troubleshoot complex operational challenges.

Partner with the US Government’s IT team to deploy Kubernetes-based containers within an on-premises cloud infrastructure.

Support the configuration of closed networks and firewalls, ensuring secure internal and external system access.

Required Qualifications:

Education: BS in Computer Engineering (12–15 years of experience) | MS preferred (10–13 years of experience)

Security Clearance: TS/SCI required

Technical Expertise:

Windows Server 2019

Building and maintaining container OS images

Deploying, managing, and debugging containers in Kubernetes clusters

Administration and troubleshooting of PostgreSQL and PostGIS databases

Applying security patches and enforcing security policy lockdowns

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ArcGIS Server & ArcGIS Pro

Familiarity with NGINX, Istio, Kafka, Keycloak, and Splunk

Note: This position is funded for three months, with potential for extension based on project needs and funding availability.

Original Posting:

May 6, 2025

Description

Join a dynamic team working alongside the Senior Systems Analyst and Systems Architect to develop, configure, deploy, and maintain a specialized on-premises software system for the analysis of nuclear weapon effects. This container-based solution runs in Kubernetes and operates in a hybrid Linux and Windows environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, deploy, test, and administer Kubernetes-based container solutions across unclassified and classified environments.

• Diagnose and resolve system and configuration issues affecting performance and reliability.

• Collaborate with the systems administrator to troubleshoot complex operational challenges.

• Partner with the US Government’s IT team to deploy Kubernetes-based containers within an on-premises cloud infrastructure.

• Support the configuration of closed networks and firewalls, ensuring secure internal and external system access.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: BS in Computer Engineering (12–15 years of experience) | MS preferred (10–13 years of experience)

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI required

• Technical Expertise:

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux – L1 certification (Linux+)

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Building and maintaining container OS images

  • Deploying, managing, and debugging containers in Kubernetes clusters

  • Administration and troubleshooting of PostgreSQL and PostGIS databases

  • Applying security patches and enforcing security policy lockdowns

  • Linux shell scripting

  • Java programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ArcGIS Server & ArcGIS Pro

• Familiarity with NGINX, Istio, Kafka, Keycloak, and Splunk

Note: This position is funded for three months, with potential for extension based on project needs and funding availability.

Original Posting:

May 6, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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

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 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

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 here .

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [emailprotected] .

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.

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 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

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 here .

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [emailprotected] .

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.

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