Senior System Engineer (VMware & VDI SME)

Leidos Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leidos Digital sector seeks a System Engineer in Norfolk, VA to support the DISA Platform & Core Services team. You’ll design, install, and validate virtual and physical server environments in Windows and Linux, orchestrating ESXi, vCenter, and Horizon deployments while applying STIGs.

You will craft SOPs and guide modernization efforts for the government network. Responsibilities span technical planning, integration, scripting, and maintenance of both VDI and server infrastructure, ensuring

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III certification required.
• BS degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or MS with 2–6 years.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex integrated system configurations for virtual and physical hardware.
• Coordinate deployments to production and document configurations for CAB/ECRB reviews.
• Maintain SOPs, perform system analysis, and produce technical white papers.
• Administer VMware vSphere, Horizon VDI, Windows/Linux servers, and related tooling.

Skills

VMware ESXi

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server

Linux administration

VDI/DaaS

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS in related field

Tools

VMware vCenter

VMware Horizon

SCAP/Evaluate-STIG

PowerShell

Active Directory

Job description

The Leidos Digital sector seeks a System Engineer in Norfolk, VA to support the DISA Platform & Core Services team. You’ll design, install, and validate virtual and physical server environments in Windows and Linux, orchestrating ESXi, vCenter, and Horizon deployments while applying STIGs.

You will craft SOPs and guide modernization efforts for the government network. Responsibilities span technical planning, integration, scripting, and maintenance of both VDI and server infrastructure, ensuring