SME Systems Engineer

Leidos

SME Systems Engineer at Leidos delivering enterprise data and analytics solutions. Collaborating with government partners and industry teammates to create scalable, production-ready systems.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeAlexandria • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop enterprise system designs at the component and sub-component level using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques
Lead requirements analysis, capability design, and test and evaluation planning
Identify and manage human-systems interfaces to enhance user experience
Coordinate engineering processes and technical prioritization across multiple stakeholder groups
Address complex system issues requiring code-level, configuration, or infrastructure changes
Ensure stability, scalability, and performance across the broader IT ecosystem
Prepare, maintain, and execute a System Operations Plan (SOP) for managing system operations
Manage, operate, and maintain Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and Data Center (DC) environments
Oversee Release and Deployment Management processes for software releases
Perform system administration and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with cybersecurity mandates
Implement and maintain a Patch Management process for software updates
Establish and maintain Asset Management systems for tracking cloud, hardware, and software assets
Implement an Incident Response process for tracking and resolving system incidents
Design and operate an Event Management process for proactive system maintenance
Monitor and report on SLA performance measures for all system services
Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 12–15 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 10–13 years of relevant experience
At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements: Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Advanced System Administrator roles (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, GCED, or equivalent ), Offerings listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository, Demonstrated equivalent training and experience qualifying under DoD 8140 foundational qualification alternatives
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or related field
Experience leading systems engineering activities in DoD or Federal enterprise environments
Experience developing and managing system requirements, interface control documents, and architecture artifacts
Experience integrating cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, cybersecurity controls, and enterprise data services
Experience operating within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks supporting enterprise systems
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
Experience with cloud service management and system administration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)requirements analysiscapability designtest and evaluation planningsystem administrationPatch ManagementIncident ResponseEvent Managementcloud infrastructureDevSecOps

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skillsuser experience enhancementtechnical prioritizationalignment on objectivesmonitoring and reporting

Certifications

TS/SCI clearance with CI PolyDoD 8570/8140 baseline certificationCASP+CCNP SecurityGCED