Data Systems Engineer

Leidos Holding$87K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 4+ years in the field.
  • Minimum 4 years implementing systems processes/software development methodologies.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph certification required.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and engineering.
  • Proficient in DISA STIG security controls for RHEL systems.
  • Experience maintaining operational security posture and conducting security audits.
  • Experience in configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and engineer Linux servers in a virtual environment.
  • Implement security compliance on the systems as per regulations.
  • Interface with advanced multi-network data processing systems.
  • Conduct scans and audits to ensure operational security.
  • Provide configuration management for security systems and components.
  • Collaborate with users and developers to translate system use cases into requirements.

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Opportunities to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Collaboration with a skilled government/contractor team.
  • Potential for professional growth within a reputable organization.
Full Job Description
Leidos is looking for a Data Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI with polygraph. The Data Systems Engineer is an integral member of a government/contractor team supporting our customer's operations organization. This role requires an individual with technical experience administering Linux servers within a virtual environment. The role requires implementing security compliance for the systems. The individual's work encompasses interfacing with advanced systems, with data processing capabilities across a multi-network environment.

EXPERIENCE

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and approximately 4+ years of experience.
  • At least four (4) years of recent experience implementing systems processes and/or software development methodologies, planning, designing and analyzing functional system processes - either hardware or software-based systems.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly is required. Candidates who do not currently possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph will not be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience with Linux system administration and engineering.
  • Demonstrated technical skills to implement Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) security controls on RHEL systems.
  • Experience maintaining operational security posture for information systems and performing day-to-day security operations of the system, to include scans and security audits.
  • Experience providing configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.


Desired:
  • Experience and a demonstrated record of success developing and implementing innovative solutions for a diverse range of highly complex multi-disciplinary problems and devising corrective actions where necessary.
  • Experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IdAM) solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and PKI enablement systems.
  • Experience with container and virtualization technologies such as Docker, VMware, or RedHat Virtualization.
  • Experience working with both users and developers to properly capture and translate system use cases to technical requirements.
  • Experience investigating and documenting existing system architectures.
  • Experience supporting operations.


Original Posting:
August 31, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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