Network Engineer II

Leidos; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hawaii Cost of Living Allowance

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Network Engineer II to support the Joint Fires Network (JFN) NOC for the GSMO-II program at Ford Island, HI. You will execute network operations, analyze circuits, and coordinate with DoD and government partners to ensure high availability in a 24x7 DGOC environment.

The role requires a DoD TS clearance, DoD-8570 IAT Level 2, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Hawaii COLA eligibility is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date.
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations, configure and analyze customer circuits across optical and IP devices.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign to restore connectivity during outages and maintenance.
• Collaborate with customers and agencies to maximize network availability and minimize mission impact.
• Proactively monitor network alarms using platform-specific management tools.
• Conduct change management tasks including hardware replacement and software configurations.
• Use incident management applications to document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions.
• Assess and resolve network incidents leveraging knowledge of routers, switches, and transport technologies.

Skills

Network operations

Cisco

Juniper

MSPP

MPLS

SDH/SONET

Solarwinds

JIRA

Shift work

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Digital Sector of Leidos has

The Digital Sector of Leidos has multiple openings in our Joint Fires Network (JFN) NOC for Network Engineer II supporting our Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) program at Ford Island, HI

Position Summary

Our customer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations.This position directly supports the DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services in the 24x7 DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC).

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute network operations to include configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore customer connectivity during scheduled and unscheduled outages and maintenance actions.
• Work directly with internal and external customers, external government agencies, and other engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and operational impact.
• Proactively monitor network alarms across platform specific network management tools.
• Perform a variety of change management tasks which include hardware replacement, software configurations, and ASI management.
• Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident.
• Assess, identify and recommend resolutions to various network incidents and/or deficiencies leveraging knowledge in one or more of following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, optical transport network, MPLS, time division multiplexing, SDH/SONET.

This position is eligible for a Hawaii Cost of Living Allowance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date.
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment.
• Working knowledge of both Transport and IP network topologies.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech control facility or cyber transport experience
• Circuit actions and vendor experience
• IP/Transport architecture experience
• Solarwinds and JIRA experience
• Telco NOC, inside or outside plant experience.
• Experience with MS Office suite, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMs
• Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management.

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Original Posting

June 18, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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 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.