Systems Engineer

We are in search of a Systems Engineer for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Systems Engineer will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering and prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a major programme involving accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers. Using your experience in Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

As a Systems Engineer in Leidos, you will be working on one of our key programs delivering support on a complex and ever-changing MOD system. You will be working on a system that is directly involved in ensuring the National Security of the UK.

What you will do:

• Your primary responsibility will be to enact good systems engineering practices in a predominately Windows environment. Key subsystems include radio, video and network interfaces.
• Your role will include full lifecycle management of a systems environment, project delivery subject to customer direction and technical development of the core system.

What we are looking for:

• Current clearance, or the ability to gain DV clearance.
• MS Windows Server administration experience and associated technologies such as AD, DNS & DHCP.
• MS SQL Server Administration experience would also be useful.
• Responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical Microsoft server systems.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies e.g. Vmware, Hyper-V.
• Manage server patching through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
• Configure and maintain Windows servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Analyse, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models, e.g Veeam, BackupExec.

It would be nice if you had:

• Red Hat experience.
• Working knowledge of radio technologies, in particular ROIP.
• Familiarity with networking technologies.
• Knowledge of JSP440 security guidelines.
• Knowledge/Experience working within an MBSE environment.
• Experience of working with industry partners and platform integrators to support platform integration and installation.

Location: This role will be based in Herefordshire, with very occasional travel to other sites.

Clearance Required: This role will require DV clearance.

What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working