Systems Engineer – HPC & GPU Infrastructure

Leidos LLC; Plyers Mill Estates (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) to design and optimize HPC/GPU infrastructure for IC customers. The role is 100% on-site at Bethesda, MD, with focus on Linux, GPUs, and orchestration tools.

You will install and tune GPU/HPC hardware both on-prem and in cloud environments, leveraging Slurm, PBS, and Kubernetes. Strong security credentials and DoD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; additional years may waive degree.
• 4+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• DoD 8570.11-IAT Level II certification minimum (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP); Level III acceptable.

Responsibilities

• HPC and GPU environment engineering: install/maintain GPU/HPC hardware on-prem and in cloud; optimize hardware interaction with software.
• Performance optimization: analyze HPC/GPU cluster performance; identify bottlenecks; improve performance across Linux applications.
• HPC/GPU tooling: install/configure job scheduling/workload management platforms (Slurm, PBS, Apache Airflow, Kubernetes).
• Power efficiency: optimize GPU power consumption; improve efficiency on Linux platforms.
• Testing and validation: design/execute tests for GPU performance; stress tests and benchmarks; maintain testing suites.
• Documentation: maintain architectural specs and Linux GPU development docs; ensure up-to-date docs.
• Industry insight: track GPU industry trends; propose Linux-specific optimization approaches.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

GPU hardware

Python

Bash

Automation tools

DoD IAT II/III certs

TS/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Slurm

PBS

Apache Airflow

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) – HPC & GPU Infrastructure

Leidos is looking for a mid-career Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) – HPC & GPU Infrastructure with a deep understanding of operating systems, hardware, Kubernetes, and NVIDIA GPU products. As a Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) – HPC & GPU Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing GPU clusters for the IC community customers.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Responsibilities

• HPC and GPU environment engineering: Contribute to the installation and maintenance of GPU and HPC hardware on-prem and in the cloud, providing insights into hardware performance to ensure efficient interaction with software components.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze HPC/GPU cluster performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance performance across various applications in Linux, addressing both hardware and software considerations. Regularly monitor and improve performance.
• HPC/GPU tooling: Install and configure HPC/GPU job scheduling and workload management platforms such as Slurm , PBS , Apache Airflow , Kubernetes
• Power Efficiency: Work on power management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption, ensuring efficient operation on both mobile and desktop Linux platforms. Continuously assess and enhance power efficiency strategies.
• Testing and Validation: Design and execute tests to validate GPU performance and functionality on Linux, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging to ensure robust operation. Maintain and expand the testing suite.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development. Keep documentation up to date with changes and improvements.
• Industry Insight: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes within the GPU industry, contributing to research efforts and proposing Linux-specific approaches to GPU design and optimization. Share regular updates and insights with the team.

Qualifications

• You Bring Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
• Expertise in operating system integration for Linux.
• Strong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.
• Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
• Proficiency with automation tools such Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification). An IAT Level III certification would also be acceptable (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
• Clearance Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a Poly.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies in the field.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring
• Knowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems
• Understanding data center networking hardware and cabling concepts.
• Understanding of networking technologies such as DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, HSRP, and SNMP.
• Knowledge of data center networking security principles Firewall ACLs, IPS/IDS, and Policy Based Routing.

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Original Posting: September 4, 2026

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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