Data Systems Engineer

Leidos is looking for a Data Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI with polygraph. The Data Systems Engineer is an integral member of a government/contractor team supporting our customer's operations organization. This role requires an individual with technical experience administering Linux servers within a virtual environment. The role requires implementing security compliance for the systems. The individual’s work encompasses interfacing with advanced systems, with data processing capabilities across a multi-network environment.EXPERIENCERequired:Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and approximately 4+ years of experience.At least four (4) years of recent experience implementing systems processes and/or software development methodologies, planning, designing and analyzing functional system processes - either hardware or software-based systems.Active TS/SCI with Poly is required. Candidates who do not currently possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph will not be considered. Demonstrated experience with Linux system administration and engineering.Demonstrated technical skills to implement Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) security controls on RHEL systems.Experience maintaining operational security posture for information systems and performing day-to-day security operations of the system, to include scans and security audits.Experience providing configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.Desired:Experience and a demonstrated record of success developing and implementing innovative solutions for a diverse range of highly complex multi-disciplinary problems and devising corrective actions where necessary.Experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IdAM) solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and PKI enablement systems.Experience with container and virtualization technologies such as Docker, VMware, or RedHat Virtualization.Experience working with both users and developers to properly capture and translate system use cases to technical requirements.Experience investigating and documenting existing system architectures.Experience supporting operations.​If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:August 31, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.SummaryLocation: Chantilly, VAType: Full time