Linux Engineer

Leidos’ High Fidelity Simulation Business Area is responsible for architecting and implementing large-scale System of Systems solutions in support of world class simulation, training, and analysis products for the US Navy.  You will get to work with state-of-the art technology developing the most sophisticated and “game changing” trainers the US Navy deploys.  You will be part of a high powered, collegial, and ethical team, performing vital work that has a major impact within the US Navy.  You will be constantly learning new skills and be encouraged and supported to develop the career you want to achieve.  The hallmark of Leidos is empowered employees doing meaningful work.  Join Leidos for a career, not just a job. 

Leidos is seeking an energetic, motivated, self-starter for this technically sophisticated and challenging  Linux Engineer position, developing a variety of naval training and simulation systems such as CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer - YouTube . 

You will be responsible for technical planning, hardware design/selection/configuration, network engineering, Linux operating system configuration, capturing configuration as code for site installations, system level software development, documentation, and fielding of Linux based training systems.  You will perform systems requirements analysis and take part in trade studies evaluating the latest server, network and appliance hardware.  Come join us as an engineering expert who can help to shape the future of our team and our incredible products!

Travel may be required to partner organizations or trainer sites (including Pearl Harbor HI, San Diego CA, Bangor WA, Norfolk VA, Groton CT, Guam, and Kings Bay GA).

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, Math or the Sciences, Network Engineering, Systems Software, or a related technical degree. 

Required Experience

You must have U.S. Citizenship and be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance.  Employment is contingent on receiving an interim Secret security clearance.

You must have 4+ years of relevant work experience

You must have demonstrable expertise with the Linux operating system (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar)

Desired Experience

Experience using Atlassian products to document findings, break down requirements, document and track bug reports, and monitor performance/progress toward product development

Experience building and configuring virtual machines, containers, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Team leadership skills, planning and orchestrating deliveries and ensuring the team is prepared and has the tools needed to install training systems

Ability to represent your team with Government customers and explain status, discuss issues, and most importantly how you are going to resolve issues

Proven ability to perform root cause analysis on difficult technical issues, usually associated with new hardware or software products