Senior Project Systems Engineer

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has a unique and exciting opportunity to offer a Senior Project System Engineer, who would like to expand their knowledge and grow with the Leidos team on the (AFNCR ITS) Air Force National Capital Region IT Services Program. The Senior Project Systems Engineer will serve as the Technical Lead of the Engineering team where he/she will be responsible for providing technical oversight to junior staff, technical guidance on network and systems solutions, development of Visio diagrams, review implementation plans for design errors, evaluate systems for configuration efficiency as well as interface with Cyber on security approvals.  

The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR, missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The major support areas required are IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering (PP&E); and National Military Command Center (NMCC). The senior leaders and national defense missions that are supported require that the AFNCR operations never fail, resulting in a fast-paced, challenging, but also rewarding environment. 

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The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. 

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Primary duties are as follows:

• Develop highly innovative Systems Engineering solutions to resolve complex problems involving limited and disparate information through application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation, and integration of best practices.

• Create and maintain governance documentation to include Engineering plans, Diagrams, Sustainment and Test Plans.

• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews as a part of the project life cycle when standing up and/or modifying new systems or existing environments.

• Design, diagram and deploy new applications and or applications enhancements, software and operating systems.

• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.

• Assess and perform server security audits and system vulnerabilities to ensure systems meet DOD security posture prior to Operational readiness.

• Conduct research and/or proof of concept on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.

• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel when needed on project solution and design.

• Coordinate, facilitate, and verify Systems Engineering projects across multiple environments.

• Conduct technical presentations for management and customer.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Active DoD Secret clearance at a minimum.

• Proven experience with systems design, systems planning and DOD system security principles.

• Ability to work independently or under generalized supervision with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

• Must be comfortable working on multiple systems and components simultaneously in various configurations.

• Be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking and communicate clearly regarding technical options and trade-offs.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8140 Certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification).

This position will require the right candidate to have direct hands-on experience with multiple technology disciplines. If you are interested and possess 2 or more of the 5 below mentioned t