Software Engineer

Job description

Description Leidos Defense is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and support the virtualization of the AN/SQQ-89(V) Anti-Submarine (ASW) Training System by transitioning Tactical Insertion (TI) hardware-based solutions into a scalable, virtualized Linux platform for training. This role will design, implement, and sustain a high-performance virtualization environment utilizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), KVM, Open vSwitch (OVS), and hardware passthrough technologies to support complex Navy training and simulation workloads. The ideal candidate should possess strong Linux systems engineering experience, expertise in virtualization and software automation, a deep understanding of low-level networking integration within mission-critical environments, and the ability to work within a complex Department of Defense (DoD) training and mission systems environment. IMPACT: Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results. Responsible for SQQ 89 virtualization projects and complex ASW VOT maintenance/troubleshooting/repairs. COMPLEXITY: Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with other internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on customer training delivery. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that may be unclear and require a deep-level of technical knowledge. COMMUNICATION: Communicates with other project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design and processes. KNOWLEDGE: Requires deep level understanding of principles and concepts of coding utilizing Red Hat Linux Enterprise (RHEL). TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires BS degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 2-6 years prior relevant experience. Primary Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain virtualized training system environments supporting AN/SQQ-89(V)15 training capabilities. Migrate software and services from Tactical Insertion hardware platforms to virtualized infrastructures utilizing KVM, libvirt, virsh, and VirtIO technologies. Develop and maintain automated deployment and configuration management solutions using Ansible. Create and maintain Python-based utilities and scripts to support system administration, testing, monitoring, and data management activities. Build and maintain RHEL 7/8 system images,…