Systems Reliability Engineer - ICAM

consumer applications, and other external entities in troubleshooting enterprise incidents and integration problems

• Design, develop, and implement automated solutions to proactively monitor system health, identify performance bottlenecks, and resolve system issues through automated remediation, reducing manual intervention and improving system reliability.

• 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.

• Requires a TS/SCI and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph post hire

• 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 5 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

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Original Posting:
February 20, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 https://www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

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