Systems Engineer

Description Position: Systems EngineerLocation: Melbourne, FL (Patrick SFB)Make an Impact with LeidosAt Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers’ success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and the world around us.Thrive in an Impactful EnvironmentThe Leidos Defense Sector offers a broad portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We support critical defense missions with capabilities in enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence operations. Our teams tackle the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Engineer to join our engineering team and support the design, deployment, and sustainment of secure, scalable, cloud‑native and on‑premise systems. The ideal candidate brings strong Linux administration experience, virtualization expertise, and the ability to maintain secure, mission‑critical environments across multiple security domains.Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop proficiency in cloud platforms and services to support future cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure initiativesAdminister and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in both on‑prem and cloud environmentsInstall, configure, and operate Apache NiFi for dataflow automation, including processor configuration, flow monitoring, and enterprise integrationManage virtualized infrastructure and support the full lifecycle of virtual machinesPerform routine system administration tasks including OS installation, configuration management, backup/recovery, monitoring, and capacity planningSupport basic network administration tasks such as IP addressing, VLANs, routing fundamentals, firewall rule verification, and connectivity troubleshootingImplement lifecycle policies, bucket policies, encryption (KMS), and access controls for S3 storage to meet data protection and retention requirementsImplement and enforce security controls in accordance with DoD policies, STIGs, and DISA guidance; perform vulnerability remediation and compliance checksSupport cross‑domain solutions and controlled data transfers between security domains; collaborate with security and information assurance teamsMaintain system documentation, SOPs, and change control recordsRespond to incidents, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsCoordinate with stakeholders on system upgrades, maintenance windows, and deployment planningUse automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) to deliver repeatable, auditable system changesParticipate in on‑call rotation and provide occasional after‑hours supportBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related disciple with 4+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degreeU.S. citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Top Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret/SCICurrently hold a DoD 8140 IAT level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Sec+)Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Have an active foundational cloud certification: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900), or Google Cloud Digital LeaderProven experience administering enterprise RHEL systemsExperience with virtualization/container technologies (VMware, KVM, or Hyper‑V)Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs)Familiarity with DoD security policies and STIG implementationStrong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skillsPreferred QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in multi‑disciplinary teamsExperience managing RHEL in production environments using automation tools (Ansible preferred)Familiarity with virtualization administration at scale (vSphere clusters, vCenter)Experience with cross‑domain solutions or multi‑domain architecturesKnowledge of storage systems (SAN/NAS), backup solutions, and performance tuningExperience designing, building, and operating data ingestion and streaming pipelines using Apache NiFiAdvanced cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator (AZ‑104), or Google Associate Cloud EngineerHands‑on experience deploying and managing workloads in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud PlatformFamiliarity with cloud‑native services including compute (EC2, Azure VMs), storage (S3, Azure Blob), networking (VPC, Virtual Networks), and identity management (IAM)Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, IL4/IL5)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormationScripting skills (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) for automation and toolingExperience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Ready to make an impact? Start your meaningful career journey with Leidos—submit your resume today.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — 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 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:February 27, 2026For 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The 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 LeidosLeidos 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 and BenefitsPay 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. 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Created: 2026-03-02