**Description**

**Position Overview**

We are seeking a **Senior Infrastructure Engineer** to support andoperate **mission-critical, enclave-based environments** across **on-premises VMware infrastructure and AWS cloud** .

This role sits at the center of a **high-security, high-availability ecosystem** , supporting systems where **downtime has real operational impact** . You willbe responsible for **owning, stabilizing, and improving** a complex hybrid environment consisting of both **legacy and modern platforms** .

This is not a passive support role—this is for someone who can step in, **take control of the environment** , and **drive reliability and performance forward** .

**Clearance Requirement**

+ **Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance** **required**

+ Must be eligible to work in **restricted / air-gapped environments**

**What** **You’ll** **Own**

+ Two **standalone/enclave Windows domains** :

+ **On-prem VMware-based infrastructure**

+ **AWS-hosted environment**

+ A **24/7 mission-critical system footprint**

+ Core enterprise services: identity, storage, compute, backup, and security tooling

+ Environments with **limited external connectivity and strict security controls**

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Administer andmaintain **Windows-based infrastructure** across enclave environments

+ Manage **VMware vCenter /** **ESXi** (host performance, VM lifecycle, resource optimization)

+ Support **AWS cloud infrastructure** (EC2, VPC, storage, IAM fundamentals)

+ Maintain and troubleshoot **Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity systems**

+ Oversee **patching and system compliance** via WSUS and SCCM

+ Administer **Microsoft Exchange** and **Citrix environments**

+ Maintain **DNS, networking, and core infrastructure services**

+ Support andoptimize **SAN storage environments**

+ Manage **backup and recovery operations** using Rubrik

+ Support and troubleshoot **security platforms** , including:

+ TrellixePO

+ Rapid7

+ Security Onion IDS

+ Centrify

+ Perform **deep-dive troubleshooting and root cause analysis** across systems

+ Maintain **system documentation, SOPs, and incident response procedures**

+ Identifyand implement **infrastructure improvements and automation opportunities**

**Environment Characteristics**

+ **Air-gapped / enclave networks**

+ Hybrid **on-prem (VMware) + AWS cloud**

+ **Legacy mission systems** with modernization constraints

+ Security-first architecture with **strict compliance requirements**

+ **High uptime expectations** with minimal tolerance for disruption

**Required Qualifications**

+ Must have at least 12 years of experience in **systems engineering or infrastructure engineering**

+ Active TS/SCI with Poly

+ Strong experience supporting **Windows enterprise environments**

+ Proven experience in **high-availability / mission-critical systems**

+ Experienceoperatingin **restricted, regulated, or air-gapped environments**

+ Strong troubleshooting skills across **OS, virtualization, networking, and storage layers**

+ Ability to work independently and **take ownership of complex systems**

**Core Technical Expertise**

+ **Operating Systems**

+ Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

+ Windows 11

+ Linux (Rocky Linux, Red Hat)

+ **Virtualization & Cloud**

+ VMware vCenter /ESXi

+ AWS (EC2, VPC, storage, IAM basics)

+ **Core Infrastructure**

+ Active Directory & Group Policy

+ DNS / networking fundamentals

+ SAN Storage

+ **Systems Management**

+ SCCM, WSUS

+ Microsoft Exchange

+ Citrix

+ **Security Tooling**

+ TrellixePO

+ Rapid7

+ Security Onion IDS

+ Centrify

+ **Backup & Recovery**

+ Rubrik

+ **Preferred**

+ PowerShell / Bash scripting

+ Experience with compliance frameworks (STIGs, RMF, NIST)

**Operational Expectations**

+ Support a **24/7 operational environment**

+ Participate in a **rotational on-call schedule**

+ Must be able to **respond (Return-to-Base) within 2 hours** , including travel ifrequired

+ Support **after-hours maintenance windows and incident response**

**What Sets This Role Apart**

+ Direct ownership of **mission-critical systems supporting real-world operations**

+ Opportunity to work in **secure, high-impact environments**

+ Exposure to both **legacy infrastructure challenges and modernization efforts**

+ Ability to **drive meaningful improvements** , not justmaintainstatus quo

**Who** **We’re** **Looking For**

An engineer who:

+ Hasoperatedin **cleared environments** and understands the constraints

+ Can walk into a **complex, imperfect system** and make it better

+ Doesn’twait for direction— **identifies** **problems and solves them**

+ Is trusted to handle **high-pressure situations without supervision**

+ Brings both **technical depth and operational accountability**

**Bottom Line**

Ifyou’relooking for a role where:

+ Your work directly supports **critical operations**

+ You have **real ownership and responsibility**

+ And your impact is **immediate and visible**

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

**Original Posting:**

April 17, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 .

**Securing Your Data**

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

**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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.