Join our dynamic team as a Systems Engineer supporting the Enterprise Digital Applications and Technology (EDAT) program for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), where you will design, implement, secure, and maintain network and system infrastructure under Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architecture. Your daily tasks include building and hardening server infrastructure such as management systems, Certificate Authorities, and logging servers; configuring Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8 in compliance with DoD STIGs; provisioning the Nutanix AHV virtualization platform; and integrating PKI components into CSfC architecture. You will also utilize automation tools like Ansible and PowerShell to ensure high availability of mission-critical systems while collaborating on Zero Trust Architecture initiatives. Required qualifications include an 8+ year track record in DoD or IC environments, hands-on experience with CSfC solutions, and active Top Secret/SCI clearance, alongside certifications such as Security+ CE or CISSP.
Skills
Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
RHEL
Nutanix AHV
Ansible
PowerShell
Bash
STIGs
RMF
Zero Trust Architecture
CSfC
PKI
DoD security controls
Top Secret/SCI clearance
Azure Government
AWS GovCloud
CCNP
CISSP
CASP+
VMware VCP
What you'll do
Build and deploy critical server infrastructure including management systems, Certificate Authorities (CA), and logging servers.
Configure and secure Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8 operating systems according to DoD STIGs.
Provision and manage the Nutanix AHV virtualization platform for mission-critical systems.
Integrate server infrastructure and PKI components into CSfC architecture securely.
Implement system-level security tools for monitoring, auditing, and maintaining high availability.
Utilize automation and scripting tools like Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash to enhance efficiency.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in network and systems engineering within DoD or IC environments
Hands-on expertise with CSfC solutions and familiarity with NSA CSfC Capability Packages
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Strong experience with Windows Server 2022, RHEL 8, and Nutanix AHV virtualization platform
Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (or higher) certification
Experience implementing STIGs, RMF, and DoD security controls
Market check
Salary context
This
$107,900–$195,050
range sits above
42%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$203,940
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$138,750–$184,600
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Leidos currently has
199 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
across 187 roles with salary data.
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