Senior Systems Engineer

Overview

Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) under the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) . This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining critical Linux-based infrastructure supporting the core production systems for the USAP. This position may include temporary deployments to Antarctica, depending on operational needs and management discretion.

As a senior member of the Information Technology & Communications (IT&C) Data Systems Team , you'll design, deploy, and maintain critical Linux-based infrastructure supporting the core production systems for the USAP.

Important notes

• Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Security clearance

Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this role is

$80,000 - $120,000

This position is expected to be funded on Oct 1, 2025, and there is approximately 1 year left on the Antarctic Support Contract.

Key Responsibilities

Design, engineer, and implement infrastructure projects aligned with USAP mission requirements.

Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and services.

Develop and execute automation using Ansible, Bash, and Python scripts.

Work cross-functionally with Architecture, Network Operations, Information Security, and Client Services teams.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting

September 12, 2025

For 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The 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 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.

Remote

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