About this role
Leidos has an opening for a Secret cleared ILS System Engineer in support of the DCGS-N system engineering efforts in North Charleston, SC.
Team Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) efforts for the Distributed Common Ground System, Navy (DCGS-N) Family of Systems. DCGS-N is the Navy's premier Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) processing system. The successful applicant will be a major contributor in documenting software integration, system administrative, operational and testing procedures. Candidates should possess an administrator-level understanding of n-tier Enterprise applications (db, app server, and client) architecture/management as well as the capacity to author, perform and validate technical documentation and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Work as an "ILS specialist" in a team responsible for development and integration of current and future DCGS-N system builds. Defining DCGS-N procedures, baselines and versioning; developing and validating system administrative procedures, system integration guides and operational procedures to support the logistics, testing and life cycle activities required to sustain the system.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in the technology field from an accredited college/university.
US Citizenship required.
Active and current Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
4+ years of experience with C5ISR systems administration and equipment.
Experience/training in development, writing, editing, and proofreading of military technical documentation.
Experience with CMPRO, MBPS, PMSMIS, Microsoft Office and Adobe authoring products.
Ability to travel 20% including possible underway period’s onboard U.S. Navy ships.
Minimum of IAT II Certifications to meet DoD 8570.1M compliance: CompTIA Security+ and accreditation in Windows and Linux operating systems.
Experience with Agile / SAFe Concepts: JIRA, Confluence, PI Planning, ARTs, Scrum of Scrums, Value Streams, Kanban, DevOps.
Proficient with utilizing Git and DevOps tools for automation, reporting, and CM (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Similar).
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with DCGS-N/GCCS-M/CANES Environment.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other highly skilled individuals.
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance or Distributed Common Ground System background.
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Original Posting:
January 28, 2026For 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 - $157,450.00The 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.
Other facts
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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What you'll do
- The successful applicant will document software integration, system administrative, operational, and testing procedures. They will also define DCGS-N procedures and develop system administrative procedures to support logistics and testing activities.
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