Systems Engineer (DV Clearance)

About the role

Leidos is looking for a Systems Engineer for its engineering capability in Herefordshire, working on a key programme supporting a complex, ever-changing MOD system that contributes to the UK's national security. The postholder enacts systems engineering practice in a predominantly Windows environment, covering radio, video and network interfaces, with full lifecycle management of the systems environment and project delivery under customer direction.

Key responsibilities

• Enact good systems engineering practices in a predominantly Windows environment, covering radio, video and network interfaces
• Manage the full lifecycle of a systems environment and deliver projects under customer direction
• Maintain and optimise critical Microsoft server systems, including patching across development to mission-critical production environments
• Monitor system health and performance to ensure availability and security
• Analyse, solve and correct issues in real time, providing end-to-end problem resolution
• Work with customers and suppliers on systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle

Required profile

• DV clearance, or the ability to obtain it
• Prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a major programme involving acceptance and integration of supplier deliveries
• Server administration experience and maintenance of critical Microsoft server systems
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models

Required skills

• Server administration: AD, DNS and DHCP
• Virtualisation technologies
• Nice to have: Red Hat, radio technologies (ROIP), networking, JSP440 security guidelines, MBSE environments, and experience with industry partners and platform integrators

What we offer

• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 33 days annual leave
• Flexible benefits and flexi-time working
• Pay range of £36,900 to £46,100