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# Principal NiFi Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Linux, Distributed Systems, Linux Servers, Network Administration, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Web Analytics, Containerization, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Apache Nifi
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-nifi-systems-engineer-fort-george-g-meade-md--d4a7e05e-de60-451e-9e86-df2bceca3714

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cryptography, Computer Networks, Network Administration/Management, Analysis Skills, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Web Analytics, Computer Operations, Computer Security, * Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience in programs of similar scope, including experience with Linux server environments, container technologies, GOTS product integration, and data flow tools such as Apache NiFi

 * Demonstrated experience leading system engineering efforts in modernized (NexGen) architectures
 * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline
 + Five (5) years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

## Description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to design and deliver scalable solutions across Linux server environments, containerized platforms, and NexGen architectures. The ideal candidate will leverage GOTS products and Apache NiFi to support modern, data-driven mission capabilities.

This role provides technical leadership in requirements development, system design, and integration of distributed technologies. The candidate will develop system architecture documentation, support integration and testing efforts, and collaborate with Government stakeholders to resolve technical challenges. The Senior Systems Engineer will ensure the integrity of engineering deliverables while working closely with cross-functional teams and program leadership

Primary Responsibilities

 * Develop and allocate system and functional requirements across hardware, Linux servers, containerized platforms, and NiFi data flows, ensuring traceability and completeness
 * Design and evaluate NexGen system architectures leveraging GOTS products, container technologies, and enterprise server environments
 * Derive and manage detailed requirements, ensuring they are verifiable, unambiguous, and aligned with mission and stakeholder needs
 * Establish and maintain configuration and change management processes, including participation in CCBs and design reviews
 * Lead development and review of system engineering documentation, ensuring alignment with Linux, container, and distributed system architectures
 * Support system integration, verification, and validation efforts across server-based and containerized environments, including security requirements implementation
 * Provide technical leadership and coordination across Integrated Product Teams, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and operationally effective solutions