Systems Integration Engineer

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a System Integration Engineer to join the intel sector. The role focuses on installing, configuring, developing, and integrating prototype applications for technical evaluation in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in related field and several years of experience, strong Linux and network/system administration skills, PKI security practices, and the ability to support hardware and storage setups.

Qualifications

• Degree requirements include Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, IT or related field.
• Experience in computer or information systems design/development and security.
• Strong Linux experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, develop, and integrate prototype applications for technical evaluation.
• Support a lab environment providing assistance to customers developing and testing experiments.
• Assist with hardware installation and storage setup.
• Implement security best practices including PKI deployment and maintenance.
• Provide network/system administration and IT support.

Skills

Linux experience

Network administration

System administration

Shell scripting

Hardware installation

Security best-practices (PKI)

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Associate's degree with 7+ years experience

High school diploma/GED + 9 years experience

Tools

Docker

RedHat Satellite

AWS

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a System Integration Engineer in our Intel Sector. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact.

We are seeking a highly motivated System Integration Engineer with proven experience in installing, configuring, developing, and integrating prototype applications for technical evaluation. The engineer will be supporting a lab environment providing support for customers developing and testing experiments.

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's degree plus 5-years of relevant experience, or master’s degree plus 3-years of relevant experience or an associate’s degree plus 7-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 9-years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration.
• Strong Linux experience
• Experience in systems/network administration, application administration, and/or information technology support or management.
• Experience supporting hardware installation, such as servers and network infrastructure.
• Experience setting up storage such as network-attached storage.
• Experience implementing security best practices to include PKI certificate generation, deployment and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Unix shell scripting languages like Bash,Bourne, or C.

Certification Requirement

• Must possess an IAT-I certification, such as Network + CE, A+ CE or Security + CE.

Security Clearance Requirement

• Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph to be considered for this role.

Desirable Skills

• Experience deploying and maintaining nginx
• Familiarity with Docker and RedHat Satellite
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments like AWS
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) products like Terraform, SALT and Ansible as well as system monitoring platforms like Prometheus and Grafana
• Experience with SELinux and FIPS

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

Careers.leidos.com

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