Senior Systems Engineer – Antarctic Support Contract

Leidos

. Design, engineer, and implement infrastructure projects aligned with USAP mission requirements .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux administration, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and proficiency in container orchestration using Red Hat OpenShift. Capable of leading infrastructure projects, managing system performance, and executing automation through scripting and configuration management tools.

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Linux Administration ExpertiseRed Hat OpenShift ManagementAnsible AutomationVMware and Hyper-V ExperiencePublic Trust Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Red Hat Enterprise LinuxBash ScriptingPython ScriptingGitCI/CDElastic StackZabbixMariaDBMySQLProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationCustomer-Service MindsetAbility to Prioritize Independently

Tools & Technologies

Red Hat SatelliteVeeamHyper-VVMwareMicrosoft 365AzureWindows ServerPowerShellSANHP Server Hardware

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsCybersecurity Best PracticesDISA STIGsContainerized WorkloadsTechnical Documentation24x7 Support RotationAntarctic Deployment EligibilityEngineering DesignComplex Enterprise ApplicationsBudget and Time Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCyber SecurityDNSLinuxMariaDBMySQLOpenShiftPythonSplunkVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, engineer, and implement infrastructure projects aligned with USAP mission requirements
Analyze, specify, and document communications and systems requirements for distributed environments
Lead installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades across Linux, Windows, Hyper-V, and VMware systems
Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems and services
Manage containerized workloads and Red Hat OpenShift clusters
Perform backup and recovery operations
Monitor system performance using Veeam, Elastic Stack, and Zabbix
Maintain secure configurations aligned with DISA STIGs and cybersecurity best practices
Develop and execute automation using Ansible, bash, and Python scripts
Administer Red Hat Satellite and Git environments
Manage BIND DNS servers and contribute to DNS/DHCP configurations
Work cross-functionally with Architecture, Network Operations, Information Security, and Client Services teams
Create and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure and operational procedures
Provide mentorship and code reviews for junior technical staff
Participate in a 24x7 support rotation and provide escalation-level troubleshooting
Support Leidos’ Antarctic Support Contract for the United States Antarctic Program and National Science Foundation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for the degree
US Citizenship required
Must complete physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica
Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date
Proven Linux administration expertise, especially RHEL
Experience with VMware and Hyper-V
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift and container orchestration
Experience with bash/Python scripting
Experience with Git and CI/CD
Experience with Red Hat Satellite
Experience with Ansible playbooks
Experience with security and patch management
Experience with Elastic Stack or Splunk with Zabbix
Experience with MariaDB/MySQL
Engineering design, implementation, and SME experience with complex enterprise applications
Budget and time management skills for technical projects
Project management experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize independently
Preferred: Microsoft 365 / Azure experience
Preferred: Windows Server administration (2012/2016/2019) and PowerShell
Preferred: SAN and HP server hardware experience
Preferred: Sensor or weather satellite data acquisition and processing systems
Preferred: IBM Maximo OpenShift deployment and management
Candidates must meet Antarctic deployment eligibility requirements, including no disciplinary action or separation preceding discipline for stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary deployments to Antarctica may be available depending on operational needs and management discretion
24x7 support rotation participation
Full-time employment