Systems Engineer

Description

Join our National Security Sector as a Systems Engineer supporting the Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate. Embedded within the Pacific Enterprise Support Center (PA ESC), you'll provide critical subject matter expertise to maintain, integrate, and elevate PACAF's ISR systems and ensure their seamless interoperability across joint and national-level C5ISRO platforms. Based on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Hawai'i, this role offers global reach, directly supporting intelligence units across the Pacific-including Alaska, Guam, Japan, and South Korea-through hands-on and remote operations as required.

What You'll Do :

Design, plan, and enhance C4I system capabilities to meet operational objectives

Develop integration roadmaps and implementation schedules tailored to evolving mission needs

Evaluate Commercial and Government off-the-shelf (COTS / GOTS) technologies for maximum performance and security

Provide end-to-end technical support across installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Deliver operational resilience through proactive system administration and repair

Perform upgrades and modernization efforts across C4I architectures in alignment with government directives

Track project milestones and report progress to leadership and mission partners

Basic Qualifications :

Active TS / SCI clearance

IAT Level III certification (CASP+ preferred; Security+ minimum)

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline (additional years of related technical experience will be accepted in lieu of degree)

4+ years of experience in C4I systems engineering and support

Solid understanding of Windows, Linux, UNIX, networking protocols, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks

Familiarity with ISR tools and platforms such as GALE and GCCS

Demonstrated expertise in Air Force intelligence systems, multi-level security, and information warfare concepts

Required certifications (must have at least 1) :

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Expert (MCASE)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (ACSA)

VMware Certified Professional 6 (Data Center, Cloud, and Mobility tracks)

Preferred Qualifications :

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

EIO2024

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 : August 20, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 .

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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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