Systems Integration & Support Engineer

Leidos’ High Fidelity Simulation Business Area designs and delivers cutting-edge system-of-systems solutions that power world-class simulation, training, and analysis products for the U.S. Navy . In this role, based at a U.S. Government facility in Bethesda, MD , you will work with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced sonar tactical decision aids (TDAs) that directly support the Fleet. You’ll be part of a high-performing team whose mission-critical work shapes the Navy’s tactical edge—making a tangible impact on national security . At Leidos, we empower our engineers to do meaningful work while continually building new skills to grow the career they want to achieve. The Systems Integration & Support Engineer is responsible for configuring, maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting software-based systems operating within a networked environment. The position supports the complete operational system, including its software, computing hardware, network interfaces, and associated system components. Technical Capabilities The position requires a broad understanding of software, computing hardware, networking, virtualization, and system integration, with particular emphasis on: Virtualization: Familiarity with creating, configuring, and managing Virtual Machines. Linux Systems Administration: Strong Linux administration skills and proficiency with Bash scripting. Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application environments, with familiarity with Rancher and RKE2. Automation & Configuration Management: Experience using Ansible to automate configuration, deployment, and administrative activities. Networking: Solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts and the ability to troubleshoot basic network connectivity and communication issues. Primary Responsibilities. Configure and maintain software applications and system components operating within Linux-based, networked, and virtualized environments. Create, configure, and manage Virtual Machines (VMs) supporting system deployment, testing, and operations. Perform Linux system administration activities, including system configuration, user and service management, log analysis, and routine maintenance. Develop and maintain Bash scripts to support system administration, troubleshooting, and repeatable operational tasks. Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized applications and support infrastructure using Kubernetes and related container technologies. Support Kubernetes environments implemented through technologies such as Rancher and RKE2. Use Ansible to automate system configuration, software deployment, updates, and other repeatable administration activities. Install, configure, test, and deploy software updates, patches, and system releases. Perform system upgrades while maintaining compatibility across software, hardware, virtualization, container, and network components. Troubleshoot system-level issues to identify whether problems originate from software, hardware, networking, virtualization, containerization, or system configuration. Diagnose and resolve significant hardware failures, including replacement, configuration, and validation of failed components. Investigate and correct minor software defects, configuration issues, scripting errors, and application-level problems. Apply fundamental networking concepts to diagnose connectivity, addressing, routing, port, and service communication issues. Analyze system logs, software behavior, hardware status, container status, and network communications to isolate faults and determine root causes. Restore systems to an operational state following hardware, software, networking, virtualization, or configuration failures. Validate system functionality following maintenance, upgrades, repairs, deployments, or configuration changes. Document system configurations, automation procedures, troubleshooting findings, maintenance activities, and implemented solutions.