Systems Engineer

Leidos Inc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase plans

Technical upskilling, education and培训

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join an agile SAFe team focused on Security Engineering, CNO, and cryptographic key management within the Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. You will contribute architecture, design, and integration across large-scale systems, while supporting system development and developing test procedures.

The role requires deep expertise in system architecture, requirements analysis, and secure systems engineering, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with extensive experience; Master’s degree can substitute for experience.
• Deep experience in system architecture, design, requirements analysis, data flow design, network design/implementation, testing, and technical documentation.
• Experience with data centers or server rooms, including rack-based servers, switches, KVMs, routers, backup/recovery devices, firewalls, and security appliances.
• 1–3 years of experience with infrastructure components such as servers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise hardware.
• 5+ years in system architecture design, building, and integration.
• 5+ years in large complex system architecture development.
• Requirements verification traceability experience.
• Experience analyzing user requirements, system architecture, and system requirements specifications.
• Experience with discovery, research, and analysis for hardware and software transitions.
• Experience gathering information related to the lifecycle of equipment and software.
• Solid understanding of secure systems engineering and development.
• Ability to manage multiple systems and components across various configurations.
• Effective planning, prioritization, and clear communication of technical options and trade-offs.
• Capability to perform systems engineering tasks supporting Agile teams on large programs.
• Commitment to adopting, adhering to, and championing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support for system engineering of large-scale systems and interfacing components.
• Provide technical guidance and support for future system enhancements and design.
• Update System Engineering Documentation.
• Perform Analysis of Alternatives or similar evaluations.
• Interface with Program Management, System and Software Integration Engineers, Test Engineers, IA Engineers, and other team members in an Agile environment.
• Develop and implement system engineering practices with appropriate rigor.
• Collaborate with internal technical professionals and customer representatives as needed.
• Participate in program increment planning and related Agile activities.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance for data gathering and auditing across data centers.

Skills

System architecture

Agile/SAFe

Requirements analysis

Technical documentation

Security engineering

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering/Engineering Science/CS

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Windows Server

Linux Server

Networking hardware (Switches, Routers)

Job description

Systems Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer for our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) to work at the forefront of Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods & Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Competitive benefits include: Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match (immediate vesting), flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, and parental paid leave.

Job Summary

A Senior Systems Engineer will join an agile team that uses the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The role requires deep expertise to design and develop complex systems meeting exacting interface, performance, and security requirements. Responsibilities include providing architecture and design expertise, supporting system development, planning, and integration, creating engineering documentation, performing risk assessments, and developing test procedures.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support for system engineering of large‑scale systems, major system elements, and interfacing systems with geographically distributed components.
• Provide technical guidance and support for future system enhancements and design.
• Update System Engineering Documentation.
• Perform Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) or similar evaluation methodologies.
• Interface with Program Management, System and Software Integration Engineers, Test Engineers, Information Assurance Engineers, and other project team members in an Agile environment.
• Develop and implement system engineering practices that apply appropriate engineering rigor to assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with internal technical professionals and customer representatives as needed.
• Actively participate in program increment planning and related Agile team activities.
• Provide hands‑on technical assistance for data gathering and auditing across multiple data centers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or related field, with at least 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with at least 10 years of experience. Work experience may substitute for a degree.
• In‑depth experience in system architecture, design, requirements analysis, data flow design, network design/implementation, testing, and technical documentation.
• Experience with data centers or server rooms, including rack‑based servers, network switches, KVMs, routers, backup and recovery devices, firewalls, and security appliances.
• 1–3 years of experience with infrastructure components such as servers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise infrastructure hardware.
• 5+ years in system architecture design, building, and integration.
• 5+ years in large complex system architecture development.
• Requirements verification traceability experience.
• Experience analyzing user requirements, system architecture, and system requirements specifications.
• Experience with discovery, research, and analysis for hardware and software transitions.
• Experience gathering information related to the lifecycle of equipment and software.
• Solid understanding of secure systems engineering and development.
• Ability to manage multiple systems and components across various configurations.
• Effective planning, prioritization, and clear communication of technical options and trade‑offs.
• Capability to perform systems engineering tasks supporting Agile teams on large programs.
• Commitment to adopting, adhering to, and championing best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transitioning legacy systems to new architectures.
• Experience with model‑based systems engineering.
• Experience with risk management and risk register.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or as a member of an Agile team.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux Server platforms.

Clearance Required

• Must hold TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Salary and Benefits

Pay Range: $107,900.00 – $195,050.00 (general guideline; final offer based on responsibilities, experience, and other factors).

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement plans. Detailed information is available on the Leidos careers website.

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 applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.