Network Systems Engineer 2

$81,250 - $146,875/Yr

Leidos - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Laurel, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Leidos, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions through our diverse and talented workforce, dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably, guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are currently seeking a Network Systems Engineer 2 to join our prototype development program, which focuses on providing cutting-edge solutions to support mission operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about new development and rapid prototyping. In this position, you will be part of a dynamic team that provides software, systems, and network engineering services to support Defensive Cybersecurity Operations. Your responsibilities will include developing, maintaining, and supporting operations and maintenance (O&M) activities of a large enclave comprised of various hardware and software components, including virtual machines. You will also be tasked with maintaining and evolving a modern DevOps architecture to support software developers, phased system upgrades, compliance, and improvements aimed at ensuring the continued execution of the CSD mission. Your role will involve improving availability and reliability, reducing latency, optimizing performance, and maintaining the OPSEC and security posture. Additionally, you will provide direct support to Cybersecurity Mission Support teams as required. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on mission success.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities of a large enclave comprised of various hardware and software components, including virtual machines.
• Maintain and evolve a modern DevOps architecture to support software developers, phased system upgrades, compliance, and improvements.
• Improve availability and reliability, reducing latency and optimizing performance while maintaining OPSEC and security posture.
• Provide direct support to Cybersecurity Mission Support teams as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• An Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 9 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Nutanix.
• Familiarity with Splunk, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Jenkins, Airflow, GitLab, Jira.
• Experience supporting hardware installation, supporting servers, desktops, network infrastructure.
• Experience setting up storage such as network-attached storage or remote storage.
• Experience implementing security best practices.
• Familiarity with maintaining inventory of infrastructure hardware.

Benefits

• Four or more weeks of Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Education and Training Support
• Parental Paid Leave