Network Architect in Pearl Harbor

Energy Jobline ZR; Hawaii; On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Network Engineer for the SMIT contract at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. You will lead engineering across BAN/LAN, Wireless, and WAN, act as a cybersecurity SME, and manage vulnerabilities for CORA inspections, delivering NMCI services to Navy customers.

The role requires active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level III certification and vendor certifications. You will create EIPs, participate in ERBs, and provide Tier-III NOC support on a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience in network engineering. Work experience may be substituted for a degree at the Hiring Manager’s discretion.
• Active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level III Certification (e.g., CCNP Security, CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent).
• Active Associate-level (or higher) Network Vendor Certification from Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or F5 Networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across BAN/LAN, Wireless, and WAN/Boundary architectures.
• Serve as a cybersecurity SME and manage STIG vulnerabilities for CORA inspections and remediation.
• Create, modify, and peer-review Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs) and present at ERBs.
• Provide Tier-III escalation support to the NOC and watch staff; lead troubleshooting and root-cause analyses.

Skills

DoD 8570 IAT III

Network engineering

Cybersecurity SME

On-call rotation

NOC escalation

Education

B.S. Degree

12+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

F5 Networks

Job description

Job Description

Leidos currently has an opening on the ‘Service Management, Integration and Transport’ (SMIT) Contract for a Lead Network Engineer located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Join our team to support the SMIT mission, the largest IT services program for the United States Navy. As part of the Leidos team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) to customers around the globe.

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Scope:Lead engineering efforts and collaborate with team members across BAN/LAN, Wireless, and WAN/Boundary architectures.
• Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expertise:Serve as a cybersecurity SME. Provide technical inputs to cybersecurity topics, including managing STIG vulnerabilities for Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) inspections and leading enterprise-wide remediation efforts.
• Engineering Standards & Governance:Create, modify, and peer-review Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs). Participate in and present plans at Engineering Review Boards (ERB).
• Operations & Escalation Support:Provide Tier-III escalation support to the Network Operations Center (NOC) and watch staff. Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network and security incidents.
• 24/7 Mission Readiness:Provide 24x7 support on an on-call rotation to resolve critical network issues and meet Navy mission requirements.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration:Maintain clear, concise, and professional communication with customers, domain architects, project managers, and SRE leadership to align engineering execution with mission goals.
• Network & Security Administration:Perform highly technical maintenance, performance tuning, and configuration changes on Routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and DMZ appliances.
• Continuous Service Improvement (CSI):Drive the development of new processes and procedures, write/maintain SOPs/TTPs, and identify network automation opportunities to improve delivery efficiency and reliability.

Basic Qualifications

• Education & Experience:B.S. Degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience in network engineering. Work experience may be substituted for a degree at the Hiring Manager’s discretion.
• Security Clearance:U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8570 Certification:Must currently possess an active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level III Certification (e.g., CCNP Security, CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent).
• Vendor Certifications:Must currently possess an active Associate-level (or higher) Network Vendor Certification from at least one of the following: Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or F5 Networks.
• Technical Breadth:Hands-on experience engineering, troubleshooting, and administering enterprise networks utilizing technologies from multiple vendors, including:
  • Cisco
  • Juniper
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • F5 Networks
  • Brocade
  • Aruba
  • McAfee
  • Gigamon
• Protocols & Networking Expertise:Extensive experience with routing, switching, MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching protocols (Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP), Multicast, and emerging network technologies.
• IP Architecture:Deep understanding and in-depth knowledge of IP network/subnet addressing and modern network topologies.
• Automation & IaC:Hands-on experience with Network Automation tools and principles (e.g., Ansible, Python, Infrastructure as Code).
• Availability:Ability to work or be called in during off-hours to support critical incident resolution. Must participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) or other large-scale DoD enterprise networks.
• Strong background in DevSecOps practices applied to network infrastructure.

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Original Posting

September 4, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , citizenship, , physical or mental , medical condition, genetic information, , family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, , 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.