Junior Systems Engineer
Location: MacDill AFB, FL
Leidos is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Junior Systems Engineer to support mission critical operations at MacDill AFB. This role is ideal for an early career professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to build hands on experience managing both classified and unclassified systems.
You will play a key role in supporting the maintenance, optimization, and security of enterprise systems that directly contribute to operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, operate, and maintain a range of physical and virtual systems
- Design, plan, and execute system backups and disaster recovery processes
- Perform daily operations and maintenance of VMware technologies including ESXi, Horizon, vCenter, and vSphere
- Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions such as Nutanix and Dell platforms
- Support virtual desktop infrastructure including virtual desktops and connection brokers
- Build and deploy virtual desktop images using established USMC standard ISOs
- Apply system patches, updates, and custom fixes across supported environments
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance across hardware, software, and network services
- Maintain cybersecurity compliance and accreditation for all supported systems
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- DoD IAT Level I certification or higher, or Security+ / Network+ certification
- Active Secret clearance
- Experience supporting zero client technology
- Hands on experience with VMware vSphere, hypervisor management, and VDI environments
- Experience building and deploying ESXi servers, including cluster creation and expansion
- Experience creating VMware images for Windows Server and Windows 10/11
- Practical experience with Microsoft Server virtualization deployment and maintenance
- Experience implementing VMware Horizon View
- Proficiency with Windows 10 and 11
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy management
- Familiarity with Nutanix AOS
- Valid U.S. passport with ability to travel internationally on short notice
- Ability to work in austere and drug free environments
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of systems training experience
- VMware Certified Associate or Professional certification
- Nutanix Certified Associate or Professional certification
- Ability to respond to crisis situations and support surge operations, including extended work hours
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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:May 7, 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience or Master's degree with 2+ years experience
- DoD IAT Level I certification or higher, or Security+ / Network+ certification
- Active Secret clearance
- Experience supporting zero client technology
- Hands on experience with VMware vSphere, hypervisor management, and VDI environments
- Experience building and deploying ESXi servers
- Experience creating VMware images for Windows Server and Windows 10/11
- Practical experience with Microsoft Server virtualization deployment and maintenance
- Experience implementing VMware Horizon View
- Proficiency with Windows 10 and 11
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy management
- Familiarity with Nutanix AOS
- Valid U.S. passport with ability to travel internationally
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION 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. Your most important work is ahead.
