**Description** Leidos has a career opportunity for a Systems Engineer in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. All candidates must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered. The selected Systems Engineer will serve as a site Lead Engineer performing remote maintenance and refresh efforts for 8 sites. Performs daily interaction with partner entities. The Engineer will engage SMEs, perform data validation once software is deployed, submit DMRs for data flow path problems/fixes, configure new software updates, and perform troubleshooting. Required Skills: + The Engineer will need experience in Linux and Ciena to support with system administration, troubleshooting, loading software, configuration of telecom network and software packages. Needs knowledge of cables and collection systems and how they work as well as understand data flow. Must be experienced in NiFi and Linux. + Required Education: + A Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. + Required Experience: + Seven (7) years’ experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. KQW CONMD **Original Posting Date:** 2024-10-10 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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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. REQNUMBER: R-00145909 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.