Systems Engineer

Leidos; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer to support the DCGS-N program at NMIC in Suitland, MD. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced network systems for Navy intelligence operations, with responsibilities spanning JCA/DEN/DAS architectures, security compliance, and incident response.

The position requires on-site work in Suitland, MD, with occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or information systems with 6+ years of related experience.
• U.S. Citizen with active DoW Top Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8140 IAT-II compliance (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• DISA STIG compliance experience.
• Experience with remote monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Comfortable onsite in a large computer room environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, recommend, implement, and document JCA/DEN/DAS network architecture.
• Maintain DISA STIG compliance and security controls.
• Ensure system readiness to meet customer mission requirements.
• Provide expert root-cause analysis for network/system failures.
• Conduct patch testing, installation, and information assurance scans.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

STIG compliance

SolarWinds

Troubleshooting

Onsite support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or information systems

Tools

Jira

Job description

Clearance: TS/SCI

The Decision Advantage Business Area within Defense at Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared

Description

Systems Engineer

Location: Suitland, MD

The Decision Advantage Business Area within Defense at Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer to join our Distributed Common Ground System – Navy (DCGS-N) team. In this role, you’ll support the Joint Concentrator Architecture (JCA), DCGS-N Enterprise Node (DEN), and DAS (DCGS-N Ashore System) at the National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC) in Suitland, MD. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team responsible for designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining advanced network systems that support U.S. Navy intelligence operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, recommend, implement, and document JCA/DEN/DAS network architecture.
• Maintain compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) guidelines and Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) requirements.
• Ensure system readiness to meet all customer mission requirements.
• Provide expert support through deep investigations to find root cause of network and system failures or outages related to core infrastructure, cloud platforms, and advanced networking configurations).
• Perform system maintenance including patch testing, installation, and information assurance scans with DoW-approved tools.
• Document and recommend improvements to enhance network performance and security.
• Provide fleet support for Orchestration Services, account creation/maintenance, file dissemination troubleshooting.
• Provide GCCS-J end user support to DAS operators onsite and remotely.
• Provide DAS Active Directory user support.
• Maintain and update Jira work items and service desk trouble tickets to ensure accurate tracking, status, and resolution of assigned work, while actively participating in SAFe Agile scrum meetings, planning activities, and team processes.
• Occasionally provide after-hours distance support from the customer site for deployed U.S. Navy DCGS-N platforms.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or information systems with 6+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute for degree requirements
• U.S. Citizen; holding an active DoW Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI upon hire.
• Currently possess DoD 8140 IAT-II compliance (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
• Technical experience with DISA STIG compliance requirements.
• Proven knowledge of remote monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Comfortable working onsite in a large computer room environment.

Original Posting

October 7, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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.