Senior Systems Engineer, TS/SCI - Defense Networks

Leidos LLC; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Senior Systems Engineer to join the DCGS-N team in Suitland, MD. You will design and maintain JCA/DEN/DAS network architecture, ensure DISA/STIG compliance, and support Navy intelligence platforms across on-site and remote environments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience, deep troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in a large technical environment with SAFe Agile processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or IS with 12+ years of related experience.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8140 IAT-II compliant (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• DISA STIG compliance knowledge.
• Experience with remote monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Onsite work in Suitland, MD.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, recommend, implement, and document JCA/DEN/DAS network architecture.
• Maintain DISA STIG compliance and security guidelines.
• Ensure system readiness to meet customer mission requirements.
• Provide expert support through root-cause analysis of network/system failures.
• Perform system maintenance including patch testing, installation, and information assurance scans.
• Document and recommend improvements to network performance and security.
• Provide fleet support for Orcchestration Services and DAS operations.
• Provide DAS Active Directory user support onsite and remotely.
• Maintain Jira work items and SAFe agile processes.
• Occasionally provide after-hours distance support for Navy DCGS-N platforms.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or IS

Tools

SolarWinds

Job description

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Senior Systems Engineer to join the DCGS-N team in Suitland, MD. You will design and maintain JCA/DEN/DAS network architecture, ensure DISA/STIG compliance, and support Navy intelligence platforms across on-site and remote environments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience, deep troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in a large technical environment with SAFe Agile processes.