Senior Systems Engineer

Description At Leidos,we'renot just delivering solutions u2013we'repioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow. u200bShape the future of digital defense. u200bOur Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architectingcutting-edgesolutions in cyber defense,logisticsoptimization, security operations, and decision intelligence.We'rethe minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure. u200bYour opportunity to lead transformation. u200bWe'reseeking a SeniorSystemsEngineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role,you'llarchitect the cloud infrastructure that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directlyimpactsnational security. u200bReady toengineersolutions that matter? u200bPrimary Responsibilities: u200b We areseekinga highly capable SeniorSystemsEngineerwithexpertisein AWS, Azure, and Python. This individual willbe responsible fordeveloping in ascalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor. u200b Key Responsibilities + u200bu200bTechnical delivery ofsignificant portionof engineering activity of assignedprogramme + u200bSupporting the definition of the engineering life cycle and ensure that relevant Engineering tasks in the defined scope of work are delivered appropriately + u200bWorking with operational stakeholders, technologysuppliersand architects to define system of system level requirements + u200bDesign, implement andmaintainend-to-end CI/CD pipelines in Harness (CI + CD), including builds, tests, artifact publishing, and progressive deployments + u200bu200bOperate Harness Delegates/agents and configure execution environments (Kubernetes, cloud VMs, Harness Cloud) for pipeline execution. + u200bu200bImplement pipeline governance: RBAC, policy-as-code (OPA), approvalgatesand compliance checks; automate rollbacks and continuous verification. + u200bu200bu200bDesign, implement, andmaintainCI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery. + u200bu200bDevelop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. + u200bu200bEmbed security best practices into the SDLC and CI/CD processes. + u200bu200bImplement automated security tools for vulnerability scanning, static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), and container security. + u200bu200bCollaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and industry security standards (e.g., NIST, DoD, ISO). + u200bu200bDeploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). + u200bu200bEstablish proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and availability. + u200bu200bWork closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and security professionals. + u200bu200bMentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement ofDevSecOpspractices. u200bBasic Qualifications: + u200bu200bBacheloru2019s degree and 8+ years of experience in an IT-discipline. + Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer-facing position for a minimum of 4 years. + u200bu200bMinimum5+ year of Administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS) + u200bu200bProven experience implementing pipelines in Harness (CI + CD) or other modern CI/CD platforms; comfortable with visual & YAML pipelineeditors.. + u200bu200bProficiencywith RedHatOpenshiftservices. + u200bu200bProficiencyin programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, Bash, Go). + u200bSolid understanding of networking, Linux/Unix systems, and version control systems (e.g., Git) + u200bu200bExperience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet). + u200bu200bDeep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g.,Harness,Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). + u200bu200bHands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). + u200bu200bStrong knowledge of security principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and encryption techniques. + u200bu200bFamiliarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack). + u200bu200bu200bClearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI + u200bu200bExperience withStructuraand Coder is a plus. u200bCertifications + u200bIndustry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA),AWS Certified DevOps Engineer,Certified AWSSysAdmin,AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo u2014 because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 u2014 and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: February 5, 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 onlyand 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 . 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 . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidosu2019 name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system u2013 never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (. 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. #Remote REQNUMBER: R-00175322All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

Created: 2026-02-09