Systems Engineer
00100 LEIDOS, INC. · 2019 DISA HQ Fort George G. Meade MD
$69,550–$125,725from the description
Jun 30, 2026
2019 DISA HQ Fort George G. Meade MD
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A mid-level systems engineering role supporting DISA's Cross Domain program, focused on designing, integrating, and maintaining cross-domain infrastructure — including physical hardware, VMware/ESXi environments, network configuration, and security compliance via STIGs. The position also involves automation scripting, technical documentation, and A&A support. It suits an engineer with 2–4 years of systems integration experience, an active Secret clearance, and DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.
Mid level · 2+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $129,834 (middle half $101,882–$164,857). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (10)
The role title is 'Systems Engineer' with no level modifier; advertised seniority is Unspecified. The 2–4 years of experience requirement and the scope (assisting, supporting, contributing) support a Mid-level classification.
An active Secret clearance is a hard gate; an active TS clearance is preferred (also listed under Preferred Qualifications). The JD notes TS is preferred, not required.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's degree … or equivalent combination of education and experience,' so no formal degree is hard-gated.
The scripting/language list (XML, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C++) appears under Basic Qualifications as a single 'working knowledge' requirement. These are marked required as a group per section placement, though the JD frames them as a broad familiarity rather than deep expertise in each.
Linux certification (CompTIA Linux+ or RHEL) is listed under Basic Qualifications alongside the Linux command line requirement; the DoD 8140 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+) is explicitly required prior to start date.
Ansible appears in the responsibilities section as an example scripting tool ('e.g. Ansible, Python, Bash') rather than in a formal requirements block; however, it is named in the context of a core duty and is treated as required alongside the scripting requirement.
The SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role blends systems engineering/integration (15-1211) with hands-on infrastructure administration and configuration (15-1244). The emphasis on requirements decomposition, DoDAF architecture, and integration activities tips toward 15-1211.
Location is not explicitly stated in the posting, but the role supports DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency), which is headquartered in the Washington DC metro area; the CBSA reflects that inference.
Docker and OpenShift are listed together under Preferred Qualifications as containerization technologies; they are interchangeable alternatives in that context and are each marked preferred.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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