Junior Systems Engineer

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Description

Junior Systems Engineer
Location: MacDill AFB, FL

Leidos is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Junior Systems Engineer to support mission critical operations at MacDill AFB. This role is ideal for an early career professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to build hands on experience managing both classified and unclassified systems.

You will play a key role in supporting the maintenance, optimization, and security of enterprise systems that directly contribute to operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain a range of physical and virtual systems
• Design, plan, and execute system backups and disaster recovery processes
• Perform daily operations and maintenance of VMware technologies including ESXi, Horizon, vCenter, and vSphere
• Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions such as Nutanix and Dell platforms
• Support virtual desktop infrastructure including virtual desktops and connection brokers
• Build and deploy virtual desktop images using established USMC standard ISOs
• Apply system patches, updates, and custom fixes across supported environments
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance across hardware, software, and network services
• Maintain cybersecurity compliance and accreditation for all supported systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• DoD IAT Level I certification or higher, or Security+ / Network+ certification
• Active Secret clearance
• Experience supporting zero client technology
• Hands on experience with VMware vSphere, hypervisor management, and VDI environments
• Experience building and deploying ESXi servers, including cluster creation and expansion
• Experience creating VMware images for Windows Server and Windows 10/11
• Practical experience with Microsoft Server virtualization deployment and maintenance
• Experience implementing VMware Horizon View
• Proficiency with Windows 10 and 11
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy management
• Familiarity with Nutanix AOS
• Valid U.S. passport with ability to travel internationally on short notice
• Ability to work in austere and drug free environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of systems training experience
• VMware Certified Associate or Professional certification
• Nutanix Certified Associate or Professional certification
• Ability to respond to crisis situations and support surge operations, including extended work hours

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Original Posting: May 7, 2026

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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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 .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.