
SME Systems Engineer
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Alexandria • Maryland • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
- 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
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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