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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Internet Information Services (IIS), OAuth, Oracle (Applications), Public Key Infrastructure, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Solaris (Operating System), Systems Integration, Web Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/39eec480-c446-46b8-856b-4c8d93102eef/system-engineer ## About the Role * Navigate Linux or Windows operating systems using command line interface * Perform software testing or validation procedures, improving the procedures as needed * Demonstrated ability to document processes/ procedures * Ability to debug software issues, investigate root causes, and recommend fixes * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and extensive experience working with external * Active TS required to start; SCI/Poly eligible * SEC+ certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, or ability to attain certification within 60 days of start * Bachelor's in engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline or equivalent work experience with 8+ years of relevant work experience, will consider work experience in lieu of a degree Preferred Qualifications: * SCI/Poly * System administration skills in support of RHEL, SE Linux, Solaris, Windows, Apache, IIS * Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Scrum, and Agile processes * Knowledge of Oracle Identity and Access Management (IdAM) suite, including OAM, OID, OVD, OHS * Knowledge of authentication standards using OAuth, SAML, or PKI Clearance Requirements* Requires an active Top Secret security clearance upon hire and must meet SCI eligibility. Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph within the customer's timeline after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. ## Description Here at Leidos, we care deeply about the growth and development of our people. We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer, to support the team. As the Sr. Systems Engineer, you will apply technical knowledge in supporting multiple concurrent client integrations with our Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) services. You will enjoy learning new concepts and technologies and will brief status and capabilities to technical and non-technical audiences as you support them throughout their integration., * Perform Linux server administration * Navigate Linux or Windows operating systems using command line interface * Perform software testing or validation procedures, improving the procedures as needed * Perform system integration and experience integrating services from different systems * Debug software issues, investigate root causes, and recommend fixes * Implement, evolve, and support authentication, Single Sign On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), federation, and cloud infrastructure * Deploy and operate secure authentication, access management, and Identity as a Service (IDaaS) technologies * Implement methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting an organization's enterprise IT architecture ## Related Videos - [Going Beyond Passwords: The Future of User Authentication](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/714-going-beyond-passwords-the-future-of-user-authentication) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [SSO with Ethereum and Next JS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/288-sso-with-ethereum-and-next-js) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## 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) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)