Systems Engineer

Leidos

. Support the Distributed Common Ground System, Navy (DCGS-N) Family of Systems .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline management and automation using tools like GitLab and Ansible. Proficient in infrastructure as code with Terraform, and experienced in supporting complex software projects within Agile frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DevSecOps Methods and ToolsCI/CD Pipeline ManagementInfrastructure as CodeLinux-Based Infrastructure ManagementActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

TerraformAnsibleGitLabDockerLinuxWindows ServerAgile MethodologiesContainer OrchestrationConfiguration ManagementScripting Languages

Tools & Technologies

VMwareJiraBMCOpenShiftKubernetesAWS EKSAWS ECSAWS ECRActive DirectoryDell Windows Servers

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationActive Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

DCGS-NC4ISRSAFe AgileScrumKanbanHybrid Cloud IntegrationNetwork SoftwareQuality AssuranceTroubleshootingUser Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPHPPuppetPythonRubyTerraformTypeScriptVMwareGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Distributed Common Ground System, Navy (DCGS-N) Family of Systems
Contribute to intelligence software integration in PMW 410's Systems Engineering Division
Integrate, automate, configure, and document software and tools for the Infrastructure and Platform Services product team
Support software deployments, cloud infrastructure baselines, and operational availability of production systems
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or Ansible
Automate provisioning and scaling of resources across environments
Analyze systems to document functions and define interfaces for integration, testing, and quality assurance
Manage and optimize GitLab-based CI/CD pipelines, including configuration, troubleshooting, and workflow integration
Maintain Jira work items and service desk trouble tickets
Participate in SAFe Agile scrum meetings, planning activities, and team processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 10 years' experience or 8 years' experience with a master's degree in research, design, testing, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs
Master's or bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
3+ years using DevSecOps methods and tools, including CI/CD, GitLab, and Docker
Experience applying configuration management principles, tools, and techniques on complex software projects
Expertise managing Linux-based infrastructure
Experience with the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
Proficiency with DevOps tools for build, deploy, and patch automation, such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or BMC
Experience or training with VMware
Experience or training in Linux, Windows PC, and Windows Server environments
Experience administering Windows domains, Active Directory services, group policies, user management, and hybrid cloud integration
Experience with container orchestration using Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or AWS EKS/ECS/ECR
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher
Ability to travel 25%, including possible underway periods aboard U.S. Navy ships
Preferred: experience with Dell Windows servers and NetApp storage solutions
Preferred: experience with Windows 10/11, Windows Server, VMware, and MS Hyper-V
Preferred: experience with U.S. Navy COMPOSE, ISNS, or CANES environments
Preferred: basic networking experience
Preferred: technical experience supporting DCGS-N or other C4ISR programs
Preferred: experience with Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, and Bash scripting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to travel, including possible underway periods aboard U.S. Navy ships
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