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Senior Software Systems Engineer

AT Leidos
Leidos

Senior Software Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA

Description

Join a dynamic team working alongside the Senior Systems Analyst and Systems Architect to develop, configure, deploy, and maintain a specialized on-premises software system for the analysis of nuclear weapon effects. This container-based solution runs in Kubernetes and operates in a hybrid Linux and Windows environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure, deploy, test, and administer Kubernetes-based container solutions across unclassified and classified environments.
  • Diagnose and resolve system and configuration issues affecting performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with the systems administrator to troubleshoot complex operational challenges.
  • Partner with the US Government's IT team to deploy Kubernetes-based containers within an on-premises cloud infrastructure.
  • Support the configuration of closed networks and firewalls, ensuring secure internal and external system access.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Education: BS in Computer Engineering (12-15 years of experience) | MS preferred (10-13 years of experience)
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required
  • Technical Expertise:

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux - L1 certification (Linux+)
    • Windows Server 2019
    • Building and maintaining container OS images
    • Deploying, managing, and debugging containers in Kubernetes clusters
    • Administration and troubleshooting of PostgreSQL and PostGIS databases
    • Applying security patches and enforcing security policy lockdowns
    • Linux shell scripting
    • Java programming

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ArcGIS Server & ArcGIS Pro
  • Familiarity with NGINX, Istio, Kafka, Keycloak, and Splunk

Note: This position is funded for three months, with potential for extension based on project needs and funding availability.

Original Posting:

May 6, 2025
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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Fort Belvoir, VA, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00158821
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program