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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Integration & Support Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Salary:** $57,850.0 - $104,575.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Software Applications, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Linux, Document Management Systems, IP Addressing, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, Networking Basics, Network Interface, Routing, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Computer Equipment, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Operational Systems - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9117412/systems-integration-support-engineer ## About the Role The position requires a broad understanding of software, computing hardware, networking, virtualization, and system integration, with particular emphasis on: * Virtualization: Familiarity with creating, configuring, and managing Virtual Machines. * Linux Systems Administration: Strong Linux administration skills and proficiency with Bash scripting. * Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application environments, with familiarity with Rancher and RKE2. * Automation & Configuration Management: Experience using Ansible to automate configuration, deployment, and administrative activities. * Networking: Solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts and the ability to troubleshoot basic network connectivity and communication issues., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. * At least 1 year of hands-on technical experience supporting, configuring, or troubleshooting Linux-based or networked systems. * Working knowledge of Linux, including basic system configuration, services, logs, and command-line troubleshooting. * Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, IP addressing, ports, and connectivity troubleshooting. * Experience with Bash, Python, or another scripting language for basic automation, system administration, or troubleshooting. * Familiarity with virtualization and/or container technologies, gained through professional experience, internships, academic projects, labs, or other hands-on technical work. * Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across software, operating systems, networking, or hardware and identify potential root causes. * Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.., * Experience troubleshooting and developing software ## Description The Systems Integration & Support Engineer is responsible for configuring, maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting software-based systems operating within a networked environment. The position supports the complete operational system, including its software, computing hardware, network interfaces, and associated system components., * Configure and maintain software applications and system components operating within Linux-based, networked, and virtualized environments. * Create, configure, and manage Virtual Machines (VMs) supporting system deployment, testing, and operations. * Perform Linux system administration activities, including system configuration, user and service management, log analysis, and routine maintenance. * Develop and maintain Bash scripts to support system administration, troubleshooting, and repeatable operational tasks. * Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized applications and support infrastructure using Kubernetes and related container technologies. * Support Kubernetes environments implemented through technologies such as Rancher and RKE2. * Use Ansible to automate system configuration, software deployment, updates, and other repeatable administration activities. * Install, configure, test, and deploy software updates, patches, and system releases. * Perform system upgrades while maintaining compatibility across software, hardware, virtualization, container, and network components. * Troubleshoot system-level issues to identify whether problems originate from software, hardware, networking, virtualization, containerization, or system configuration. * Diagnose and resolve significant hardware failures, including replacement, configuration, and validation of failed components. * Investigate and correct minor software defects, configuration issues, scripting errors, and application-level problems. * Apply fundamental networking concepts to diagnose connectivity, addressing, routing, port, and service communication issues. * Analyze system logs, software behavior, hardware status, container status, and network communications to isolate faults and determine root causes. * Restore systems to an operational state following hardware, software, networking, virtualization, or configuration failures. * Validate system functionality following maintenance, upgrades, repairs, deployments, or configuration changes. * Document system configurations, automation procedures, troubleshooting findings, maintenance activities, and implemented solutions. * Coordinate with software developers, network engineers, system administrators, and other technical personnel when issues require specialized support or software changes beyond the scope of the position. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)