Systems Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in the Cyber & Analytics Business Area. You will design and develop complex systems and ensure compliance with stringent performance and security standards in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field, with over 8 years of experience in systems architecture, design, and technical documentation. Applicants must have TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or related fields.
• Strong understanding of data centers and server components.
• Experience with transition between legacy systems and new architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for large-scale system engineering in distributed networks.
• Collaborate in Agile environment with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage system documentation.

Skills

Systems architecture design

Requirements analysis

Agile methodologies

Network design

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

KVMs

Firewalls

Racks and servers

Job description

Systems Engineer

Leidos offers a Senior Systems Engineer role in the Intel Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The position focuses on Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management.

Job Summary

A Senior Systems Engineer will join an agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The role requires in‑depth expertise to design and develop complex systems with stringent interface, performance, and security requirements. Duties include architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow, network design/implementation, testing, and documentation. The engineer will support system development and implementation planning, create system configuration documentation, conduct risk assessments, and assist in test procedures.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for large‑scale system engineering in a geographically distributed network environment.
• Offer technical support for future system enhancements and design.
• Maintain System Engineering Documentation.
• Analyze alternatives (AoA) or similar evaluation methods.
• Collaborate with Program Management, System and Software Integration Engineers, Test Engineers, Information Assurance Engineers, and other team members in an Agile environment.
• Implement engineering practices that meet rigorous engineering standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal technical staff and customer representatives.
• Participate in program increment planning and Agile team activities.
• Provide technical assistance for data gathering and auditing across multiple data centers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 8 years’ experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 10 years’ experience. Substitution of work experience for a degree is acceptable.
• In-depth experience with system architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow design, network design/implementation, testing, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with data centers and server rooms, including rack‑based servers, switches, KVMs, routers, backup and recovery devices, firewalls, and security appliances.
• 1–3 years’ experience with infrastructure components such as servers, switches, and firewalls.
• 5+ years of experience in system architecture design, building, and integration.
• 5+ years working on large complex system architectures.
• Experience with requirements verification traceability.
• Ability to analyze user requirements, system architecture, and system requirements specifications.
• Experience with hardware and software transitions, lifecycle data gathering, and secure systems engineering.
• Comfortable managing multiple systems and components in diverse configurations.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and communication skills regarding technical options and trade‑offs.
• Capability to support Agile teams on large programs and commitment to best practices.

Clearance Required

• TS/SCI with polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transitioning legacy systems to new architectures.
• Model‑based systems engineering knowledge.
• Risk management or risk register experience.
• SAFe methodology experience or Agile team membership.
• Administrative experience on Windows Server and Linux Server platforms.

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.