Data Systems Engineer

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Chantilly, VA
In-Office
85K-154K Annually
Information Technology • Software
The Role

POSITION TITLE

Data Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Data Systems Engineer is an integral member of a government/contractor team supporting our customer's operations organization. This role requires an individual with technical experience administering Linux servers within a virtual environment. The role requires implementing security compliance for the systems. The individual’s work encompasses interfacing with advanced systems, with data processing capabilities across a multi-network environment.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and approximately 4+ years of experience.
  • At least four (4) years of recent experience implementing systems processes and/or software development methodologies, planning, designing and analyzing functional system processes - either hardware or software-based systems.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly is required. Candidates who do not currently possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph will not be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience with Linux system administration and engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability to devise solutions for complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors.
  • Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary project team that may include engineers, technicians, and analysts.
  • Significant verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment; present and explain technical information to colleagues, management or sponsors.
  • Experience maintaining operational security posture for information systems and performing day-to-day security operations of the system, to include scans and security audits.
  • Experience providing configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.

Desired:

  • Experience and a demonstrated record of success developing and implementing innovative solutions for a diverse range of highly complex multi-disciplinary problems and devising corrective actions where necessary.
  • Experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining (IdAM) solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and PKI enablement systems.
  • Experience with container and virtualization technologies such as Docker, VMware, or RedHat Virtualization.
  • Experience with RDBMS such as Oracle and PostgreSQL, or XML and JSON based semi-structured technologies.
  • Experience with software development in Java, C, C++, C#, or other programming or scripting languages.
  • Experience working with both users and developers to properly capture and translate system use cases to technical requirements.
  • Experience investigating and documenting existing system architectures
  • Experience supporting operations.

Original Posting:January 16, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.

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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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