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# nOperating Systems Test Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $92,300 - $166,850
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Build Management, Atlassian Tools, Nessus, Enterprise Integration, Multiaccess Edge Computing
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/371735/operating-systems-test-engineer-florida-fl-orlando

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\n
 * US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.\n
 * Possess DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification Security+\n
 * Demonstrable knowledge of operating systems concepts and applying these concepts to Department of Defense programs\n
 * Experience with Active Directory deployment/configuration, OU creation, and RBAC-driven security controls.\n
 * Proven expertise with Linux/Unix systems (RHEL).\n
 * Demonstrable experience in design review participation and providing customer centric input.\n
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n
 * Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning and system integration activities.\n
 * Ability to work effectively with individuals of varying technical backgrounds.\n
 * Foundational knowledge of networking systems and interconnections.\n
 * Experience with government system security testing (ACAS/Nessus) and remediation.\n
 * Demonstrated ability to brief technical and non-technical customers.\n
 * Understanding of networking principles and basic network troubleshooting from the systems perspective\n, * Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.\n
 * Active TS/SCI clearance.\n
 * Experience with ABMS or JADC2 initiatives.\n
 * Mid-level networking knowledge.\n
 * Minimum 4 years of DoD system security testing (ACAS/Nessus) and remediation.\n
 * Experience designing and deploying networks.\n
 * Experience with SAFe Agile frameworks and use of agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).\n
 * Prior support of Department of the Air Force programs.\n
 * Experience working with complex multi-domain systems.\n
 * Experience designing and validating Cloud, Edge Computing, and network architectures.\n
 * Demonstrated knowledge of test automation and test result analysis.\n
 * Experience developing test methodologies, test specifications, and executing integration, verification, and validation activities.\n
 * Strong focus on customer satisfaction and maintaining Leidos' positive brand reputation.\n

## Description

* Maintain and support the Digital Infrastructure Network Integration Lab (DI-NIL) architecture and services, including RHEL, Windows, and various systems/appliances.\n
 * Manage configurations, compliance enforcement, directory service integrations, and daily operational oversight.\n
 * Conduct Verification & Validation (V&V) testing for all systems designed for the production network-from initial build through configuration and service delivery.\n
 * Ensure all operating systems meet strict DoD compliance requirements and perform optimally, including patch, version upgrade testing, and deployment.\n
 * Develop complete documentation of system builds, configurations, and process workflows to ensure consistency, repeatability, and auditability.\n
 * Work directly with customers to configure required operating systems, establish appropriate access controls, and support a least-privilege environment.\n
 * Support additional DI-NIL team efforts, including assisting personnel conducting system verification and validation across the Digital Infrastructure Network.\n