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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Issue Tracking Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/388300/systems-engineer-virginia-va-arlington

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8+ years of systems engineering experience; additional years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. \n
 * Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. \n
 * CompTIA Security+ certification. \n
 * Experience working in large enterprise IT operations environments, including identifying, developing, analyzing, scheduling, and managing IT activities, solutions, risk mitigations, artifacts, and migrations. NMCC experience is preferred. \n
 * Experience implementing DISA STIGs and remediating vulnerabilities in a DoD environment, including the use of vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS. \n
 * Experience diagnosing and resolving faults in enterprise networks and systems. \n
 * Experience analyzing requirements and translating them into detailed technical designs and solutions. \n
 * Ability to support NMCC core customer hours, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. \n, * Experience with Linux. \n
 * Experience working in a command center or other DoD environment. \n
 * Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity principles. \n
 * Microsoft certifications, particularly server-related. \n
 * Experience managing the hardware and software lifecycle, including developing Lists of Materials (LOMs) and planning equipment refreshes. \n
 * Experience developing project schedules, timelines, and technical documentation for leadership review. \n
 * Experience documenting work in an IT service management ticketing system such as Remedy. \n
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and represent the team in government meetings. \n