Systems Engineer

Leidos; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer in Oklahoma City to support an Air Force LCMC program. You’ll deploy and sustain secure Linux/Windows servers, perform monitoring and troubleshooting, and coordinate with government network owners.

Travel to customer sites as needed to install and configure systems and support software deployments. Required TS/SCI clearance, DoD IAM II or 8140 certs, AWS/Azure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI prior to start date.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or Master’s with 1+ years; higher experience considered in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8140 intermediate or DoD 8570 IAM II certifications or higher.
• Experience with Active Directory, LDAP or similar directory services.
• Strong cloud experience with AWS and Azure.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows environments; networking fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Travel to support customer sites and assist in hardware installation and configuration.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows servers (physical and virtual).
• Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot systems for high availability.
• Identify and resolve issues in complex network and system environments.
• Manage patches, upgrades, and security hardening per DoD policies.
• Support backups, disaster recovery, and data integrity.
• Assist in managing system access and security configurations.
• Collaborate with IT teams on software deployments and integrations.
• Maintain up-to-date system documentation and incident response coordination.
• Coordinate with Government network owners for new locations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Linux/Windows admin

Cloud platforms

Active Directory/LDAP

DoD 8140/8570 IAM II

Networking basics

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira Service Management

ServiceNow

Job description

TS/SCI The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced

Description

Systems Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

TS/SCI

The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support an exciting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center program. This role involves supporting the delivery of comprehensive IT and support services to ensure mission success while adhering to DoD standards and regulations. This role includes system configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the security and integrity of systems and infrastructure. The Systems Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to support on-site system deployments, software updates, and operational readiness, ensuring that all systems meet security, performance, and availability requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to travel to support customer sites and participate in hardware installation and configuration.
• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual Linux and Windows servers.
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Identify and resolve technical issues that arise within a complex system or network infrastructure.
• Manage system patches, upgrades, and security hardening in compliance with DoD policies.
• Provide support for system backups, disaster recovery, and data integrity.
• Assist in managing system access, user accounts, and security configurations.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support software deployments and integration.
• Ensure system documentation is maintained and up to date.
• Participate in incident response and resolve issues related to system performance, security, and availability.
• Coordinate with Government network owners to understand requirements for new locations.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI prior to your start date.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher.
• Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, or similar directory services.
• Strong foundational experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Strong experience administering complex environments with Linux and Windows operating systems, network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous or unstructured information.
• Self-starter that is able to work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with multiple cross functional teams and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to maintain that clearance during your employment.
• Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+).
• Windows Server certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, CompTIA Server+).
• Familiarity with cloud-based account management and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience in managing accounts across various platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Knowledge of automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with ITSM tools like ServiceNow and Atlassian Jira Service Management.

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Original Posting

October 1, 2026 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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

About Leidos

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 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.