Systems Engineer

Leidos

Systems Engineer working on cloud-based systems as part of the Systems Engineering team at Leidos. Leading technical aspects of program involving integration and sustainment of geospatial solutions.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAlexandria • Montana, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cloud Technologies, Cyber Security, and Systems Engineering, with a strong focus on integration and sustainment of geospatial solutions. Proven ability to lead technical programs, develop transition plans, and communicate effectively with diverse teams and clients.

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AWS/Cloud TechnologiesCyber Security ExperienceSystems EngineeringTechnical Program LeadershipTop Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cloud-Based SystemsGeospatial SolutionsSoftware DevelopmentSoftware Sustainment PracticesIntegrationTransition Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive Self-StarterAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceSCI and CI Poly (upon hire)

Industry Keywords

Systems ArchitectureCyber Security AccreditationProgram ManagementOperational Sustainment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on cloud-based systems as part of our Systems Engineering / Architecture team
Involved in Engineering and Architecture, leading all technical aspects of the program
Responsible for Integration and sustainment of multiple operational cloud deployed geospatial solutions
Working directly with various program engineering teams responsible for software deployments, system administration, and overall sustainment of capabilities
Take on various challenges involving program level cyber security, innovation, and cloud management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Top Secret Clearance (with ability to acquire SCI and CI Poly upon hire)
Typically requires BS and over 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience
Experience in AWS/Cloud technologies
Cyber Security experience including accreditation
Ability to identify opportunities and drive improvement
Ability to develop, document, and implement transition plans
Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
Proactive self-starter demonstrates a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follow tasks to their logical conclusion and make sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement