Leidos

SME Systems Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AlexandriaMarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year

Job Level

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