Network Engineer

Socket.dev; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and sustain large-scale enterprise networks supporting critical DoD communications at ONI. The role demands expertise in routing, switching, and cryptographic devices within mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive DoD experience with complex routing and switching, enterprise network engineering, and will oversee LAN/WAN, configure Cisco devices, and review IAVAs/IAVBs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required (in DISS).
• CCNP and CompTIA Security+ certifications required.
• Experience with DoD communication systems and networks.
• Expertise in OSI model Layers 1–4 and routing optimization.
• Experience with Cisco enterprise networking and cryptographic devices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LAN/WAN, firewall, and NMS activities per Government guidance.
• Configure Cisco routing and switching for 700+ devices.
• Review IAVAs/IAVBs and implement remediation.
• Support local infrastructure and circuits from T1 to OC 192.
• Develop SOPs and improve government security posture.
• Provide onsite engineering support for mission environments.
• Travel to HGCC divisions; travel to Guam, Japan, Bahrain, Italy, Spain, Australia, S. Korea, and Singapore may be required.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

CCNP certification

CompTIA Security+ certification

Cisco enterprise networking

Palo Alto / Azure Firewalls

SolarWinds & ISE

OSI model 1-4 expertise

Large-scale routing optimization

DoD network operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Master's degree in Engineering (optional)

Tools

Cisco IOS

NMS tools (SolarWinds)

GEMOne

Azure Firewall

Palo Alto Firewall configurations

Job description

Network Engineer
Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to support forward deployed mission operations at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In this role, you will design, optimize, secure, and sustain large scale enterprise networks supporting critical Department of Defense communications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with complex routing and switching, DoD communication systems, and enterprise network engineering in mission critical environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), firewall, and Network Management System (NMS) activities in accordance with Government guidance.
• Manage advanced Cisco routing and switching for enterprise networks consisting of more than 700 Cisco routers and switches.
• Configure cryptographic devices and advanced routing protocols, including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Review Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVBs), and implement required remediation.
• Support local network infrastructure and telecommunications circuits ranging from T1 through OC 192.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend improvements to the Government that enhance the security environment.
• Provide onsite engineering support for operational mission environments.
• Provide technical assistance to remote Hopper Global Communications Center (HGCC) divisions. Travel may be required to Guam, Japan, Bahrain, Italy, Spain, Australia, South Korea, and Singapore.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, an engineering discipline, or a technical discipline with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (in DISS).
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
• Engineering experience supporting DoD communication systems and networks.
• Expertise in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, specifically Layers 1 through 4. Knowledge of systems and applications operating at the higher OSI layers is essential to the continued success of HGCC N31 and its supported customers.
• Expertise with Cisco enterprise networking, cryptographic devices, and large scale routing optimization.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Azure Firewalls.
• Experience with SolarWinds, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) with TACACS+, and GEMOne.

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Original Posting:
July 26, 2026

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.