Communications Network Engineer Mid

Leidos; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer (Mid) to support the SMIT-MCEN program at Camp Pendleton, CA. The role focuses on evaluating hardware/software, troubleshooting LAN/BAN/WANs, and ensuring network performance across Navy networks.

This position requires US citizenship, an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance, a Security+ certification, and at least four years of relevant experience. The Leidos team delivers core backbone services for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Active Security+ certification required.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance and at least 4 years of relevant network experience.
• Specialized experience in performance and configuration of large-scale computer networks, LAN/BAN/WANs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule conversions and cutovers.
• Administer LAN/BAN/WANs.
• Coordinate with all responsible users and sites.

Skills

Security+ certification

DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance

4+ years of relevant experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field

Job description

Description

SMIT-MCEN program for Leidos currently has an opening for a Communications Network Engineer Mid to work at Camp Pendleton, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping with the SMIT-MCEN mission. The Communications Network Engineer will evaluate communication hardware and software, as well as troubleshoot Local Area Networks/Base Area Networks/Wide Area Networks (LAN/BAN/WAN), and other network related problems.

SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of NGEN-R, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Schedule conversions and cutovers.
• Administer LAN/BAN/WANs.
• Coordinate with all responsible users and sites.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Must possess an active Security+ certification.
• Must have at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance
• Specialized experience in the performance and configuration of networks as well as the integration and test of complex large-scale computer integrated networks.

NGEN

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

October 29, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

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.

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.