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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.
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The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Senior Integration Engineer to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!
What you’ll be doing:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy secure, scalable, and high-performing integration solutions.
- Leverage your expertise in APIs, middleware platforms, and cloud technologies to ensure smooth data flow and system interoperability across the organization.
- Responsible for conducting analysis of transition planning, intelligence information requirements, and developing architecture baselines.
- Provide research and assistance with implementation of community policies and guidance.
- Support business process improvements or systems analysis for missions, systems, and fiscal requirements.
- Provide technical advice/input that impact strategic client outputs and Leidos business results.
- Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
- Serve as a technical lead on large, complex projects.
- Mentor and coaches other technical staff.
- Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.
- Lead the development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field.
- Design, develop, and implement solutions to integrate applications, systems, and services across enterprise environments.
- Collaborate with software developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless connectivity and data exchange between applications.
- Configure and optimize middleware, APIs, and communication protocols to enable efficient data flow.
- Analyze system architectures, data models, and workflows to design secure and scalable integration solutions.
- Define integration architecture and document data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and other technical documentation.
- Develop and implement data transformation, mapping, and validation processes to ensure data consistency and quality.
- Monitor and manage API performance, ensuring availability and scalability of APIs across environments.
- Document APIs and integration points to ensure clear communication with development teams and end-users.
- Develop integration solutions using cloud-based platforms like AWS Lambda, Azure Logic Apps, and Google Cloud Functions.
- Optimize and troubleshoot middleware applications to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
- Develop and execute integration test plans to validate data integrity, functionality, and performance across integrated systems.
- Conduct unit, functional, and regression testing of integrated solutions to ensure seamless operations.
- Identify, debug, and resolve integration errors or inconsistencies in data or system behavior.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance integration processes to improve system efficiency and reliability.
- Implement security best practices in integration solutions, including data encryption, access controls, and secure communication protocols.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including integration architectures, API specifications, and troubleshooting guides.
- Participate in project planning, effort estimation, and implementation timelines.
- Assist senior engineers in reviewing and optimizing integration solutions.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of post-deployment integration issues.
- Define integration strategies, governance, and standards for the organization.
- Lead complex integration projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and third-party solution providers.
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of system integrations and ensure alignment with business objectives.
What does Leidos need from me?
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
- Master's with 15 to 20 years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 to 16 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Understanding of DoD IT security protocols and requirements
- Experience with designing and implementing data integration solutions across heterogeneous systems.
- Proficiency with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools and techniques for data transformation and migration.
- Hands-on experience with integration and middleware platforms
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages
- Understanding of messaging and communication protocols such as: HTTP, HTTPS, SOAP, REST, FTP, SFTP, and WebSockets.
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles to ensure the security and privacy of integrated data.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their respective integration services (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Logic Apps).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience.
Favorable if you have:
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., MuleSoft Certified Developer, Dell Boomi Developer, AWS/Azure Certifications).
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Original Posting:March 30, 2025
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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
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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 newly launched 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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