Leidos

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Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) under the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). This is a rare opportunity to apply your advanced systems engineering expertise to one of the most unique and mission-critical environments in the world. As a senior member of the Information Technology & Communications (IT&C) Data Systems Team, you’ll design, deploy, and maintain critical Linux-based infrastructure supporting the core production systems for the USAP. This position may include temporary deployments to Antarctica, depending on operational needs and management discretion. This position is expected to be funded on Oct 1, 2025, and there is approximately 1 year left on the Antarctic Support Contract. The Challenge: System Design & Implementation: Design, plan, and execute infrastructure projects aligned with USAP mission requirements, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables from initiation through completion. Analyze, specify, and document communications and systems requirements for distributed environments. Lead installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades across multi-platform systems (Linux, Windows, Hyper-V/VMware). Develop and maintain project documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and implementation plans. Operations & Administration: Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and services to ensure reliability, performance, and security. Manage containerized workloads and Red Hat OpenShift clusters. Perform backup and recovery operations, and monitor system performance using tools like Veeam and Elastic Stack. Maintain secure configurations aligned with DISA STIGs and other cybersecurity best practices. Document operational processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and troubleshooting guides to support consistent operations. Automation & Tooling: Develop and execute automation using Ansible and Bash or Python scripts to improve system efficiency and reduce manual effort. Administer Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, and Git environments, maintaining version control and deployment consistency. Document automation workflows, change logs, and configuration baselines for auditability and knowledge sharing. Project Management & Collaboration: Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment between Architecture, Network Operations, Information Security, and Client Services. Facilitate and lead technical meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder updates to communicate status, risks, and decisions effectively. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for project plans, requirements, and post-implementation reviews. Provide mentorship, peer reviews, and guidance to junior technical staff to promote professional development and technical excellence. Participate in a 24x7 support rotation and provide escalation-level troubleshooting and leadership during incident response. What Sets You Apart: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree). Proven expertise in Linux system administration, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Demonstrated technical engineering design, implementation, and subject matter expertise supporting complex enterprise application deployments. Proven project management and execution experience, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating resources to deliver technical initiatives on time and within scope. Strong ability to lead technical meetings, drive discussions, and effectively communicate progress, risks, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent documentation skills, with experience creating and maintaining detailed system architecture diagrams, procedures, and project artifacts. Proficiency in budget and time management for technical projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and accountability. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on customer service, collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on commitments. Experience with: Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Red Hat OpenShift and container orchestration Bash/Python scripting and automation Git version control and CI/CD workflows Red Hat Satellite Ansible playbook development System security and patch management Elastic Stack or Splunk for system monitoring/log analysis MariaDB/MySQL administration BIND DNS Server administration Postfix Server administration You May Also Have Experience With: Microsoft 365 / Azure environments Microsoft Windows Server administration (2012/2016/2019) PowerShell scripting Storage Area Networks (SAN) and HP server hardware Sensor or weather satellite data acquisition/processing systems IBM Maximo OpenShift deployment and management Physical & Travel Requirements: This position may require temporary deployment to Antarctica. If selected, you must: Successfully complete NSF-required physical and dental examinations Be able to work in remote and extreme environments under NSF safety protocols Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” Original Posting: October 10, 2025 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00 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. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.