Leidos is seeking a mission‑driven Systems Engineer to join our team at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii . This is a unique opportunity to support critical intelligence and C5ISR operations across the Pacific theater—work that directly strengthens national security and enables real‑time decision advantage for the warfighter. In this role, you’ll shape, integrate, and optimize advanced C5ISR/JWICS capabilities, collaborate with senior engineers across PACAF, and ensure the reliability of systems that keep information flowing where it matters most. If you thrive in fast‑paced operational environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want your work to have meaningful impact, this position offers that and more. What You’ll Do As a key technical leader, you will: Design and develop C5ISR/C4I system capabilities , ensuring they meet evolving mission needs. Build integration and implementation plans , including schedules for system upgrades and deployments. Evaluate COTS/GOTS technologies and recommend solutions that enhance performance and security. Track project progress , prepare milestone reports, and brief program managers and government stakeholders. Support system installation, testing, administration, maintenance, and programming across PACAF sites. Provide operational and maintenance support for C5ISR/C4I systems, including troubleshooting and network repair. Install and upgrade C5ISRO architectures as directed by government leadership. Coordinate with PACAF PA‑ESC, theater‑wide engineers, and government managers to align technical solutions across all sites. 🔧 Technical Expertise You Bring Strong knowledge of network protocols , Windows , Linux , and UNIX operating systems. Deep understanding of Intelink, intranet technol
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Job description
Leidos has an exciting career opportunity for a Network Engineer at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). The network engineer provides the PA-ESC Network Administration support services; administers the configuration and performance of network assets at the PA-ESC and ensures network infrastructure connectivity through network management toolsets and administrative functions. Possess an advanced level of technical expertise in these toolsets and maintain the appropriate level of networking engineering certification
Primary Responsibilities
Advanced and complex analysis of network and system performance to include the advanced evaluation of network architecture design and configurations with specific expertise in network data transfer protocols and Cisco, Brocade, SolarWinds, and other network management tools.
Designing, recommending, and implementing the resolution of complex hardware and or software solutions of multiple operating systems to maximize network performance.
Must have current knowledge of DoD Information Security Policies and Programs for COMPUSEC and INFOSEC, multi-level security, and emerging information warfare concepts, and understanding of military operations, organizations, and operational information requirements in peacetime, crisis, and war.
Setting up, maintaining, and configuring TDL equipment, interfaces, and connections to AEHF, HF, UHF, SATCOM communications systems and associated cryptographic equipment
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field, a CCNA or BCNP certification
8 years’ experience in C4I related activities and maintaining classified networks
Understand military operations, organizations, and operational information requirements
Demonstrate an ability to analyze problems and identify solutions methodically and proactively
TS/SCI Clearance required
IAT Level III Requirement: CompTIA Security+ CE and/or CISSP (Sec+ alone insufficient; all PA-ESC engineers require Level III certification)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Self-motivated with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Must possess good written and oral communication skills, be customer service oriented, and possess project management skills
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Original Posting:
October 14, 2026For 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The 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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Leidos
Leidos, a Fortune 500 digital and mission innovator, delivers solutions at the intersection of national security, health, and critical infrastructure. With a global workforce of approximately 47,000, we are carrying out our NorthStar 2030 strategy focusing on five growth engines where demand is expanding and our expertise sets us apart: space and maritime, energy infrastructure, digital modernization and cyber, mission software, and managed health.
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