Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

GEOAxIS is looking for Tier 3 Systems Engineer to work with the rest of the operations team to help drive program technical execution, innovation and modernization.

The GEOAxIS system provides Identity, Credential and Access Management for all web applications. GEOAxIS enables online, on-demand, access to NGA GEOINT content based on user’s authoritative attributes / roles. Our Mission is to maintain highly available ICAM services for protecting those critical mission applications across all security domains. The GxNext contract was awarded to Leidos in 2021 and runs until 2031.

Responsibilities :

Troubleshoot and resolve system / operational incidents

Perform root cause analysis for operational incidents

Analyze system performance and take corrective actions as needed

Assist Tier 2 with resolving complex system and end user problems

Coordinate with mission partners, consumer applications, and other external entities in troubleshooting enterprise incidents and integration problems

Collect data, identify and analyze trends in Operational Incidents, and provide suggestions to mitigate common issues

Work closely with Ops Tech Lead and Development Lead to identify baseline enhancements to improve operational stability

Work with deployment and ISP teams to support baseline deployments to operations

Willingness to support off-hour calls to assist in troubleshooting when high priority operational incidents occur

Requirements / Qualifications :

BS degree and 4+years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.

Active TS / SCI and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph to meet customer requirements.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to quickly learn new software and IT concepts

Strong problem solving and decision making skills

Self-starter with an ability to work in a team environment and independently

Intimately familiar with the COTS products that the program leverages : Oracle Identity and Access Management (IdAM) suite, Apache webgates, and Computer Associates (CA) API Gateway

Experience scripting in a Linux environment using Shell and Bash

Deep understanding and background in COTS integration and custom code development

Experience in at least one of the following languages :

Bash

Python

Java

NodeJS

Local to DMV (DC / Maryland / Virginia) with ability to be physically present at the team’s work location in Chantilly

Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of leading technical teams, conveying technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences

Candidate must be able to physically be in Chantilly, VA a minimum of 4 days a week to work with the team with occasional meetings in Reston and / or Springfield, VA

All candidates must be US CITIZENS to be considered for the position

Security+ certification within 60 days of hire

Preferred :

Kubernetes experience using Rancher RKE2 or Openshift

Strong understanding of containers

Experience containerizing existing custom software

Knowledge of common DevOps tools such as :

Ansible

ArgoCD

Gitlab

Nexus3

Kubernetes

Certifications in any of the following :

RHCSA / RHCE

AWS Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer

CKA / CKAD

Familiarity with modern authentication flows such as SAML, OAuth2 and OIDC

Clearance Requirements

Requires an active Top Secret security clearance upon hire and must meet SCI eligibility. Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph within the customer’s timeline after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

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Original Posting : December 5, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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 (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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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