Systems Engineer

Leidos; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Systems Engineer to support the DCGS-N Ashore System (DAS) in Makalapa, Hawaii. The role involves site supervision, configuration, and administration across VMware, RHEL, Windows Server, and OpenShift within a distributed enterprise environment.

The candidate will work with NIWC Atlantic teams, perform patching, account management, issue analysis, and IA coordination. Travel up to 15% and 6+ years of IT experience are typical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12-15 years of related IT experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 6+ years of relevant IT experience with TS/SCI clearance or eligibility.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL), VMware, Windows Server, and enterprise IA.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and to follow DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the installed system, including patching and hardware management.
• Serve as site support engineer, managing user accounts per DoD guidelines.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and document system issues.
• Coordinate with NIWC Atlantic to resolve issues and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with IA teams on vulnerabilities and system scanning.

Skills

System administration

VMware

RHEL

Windows Server

OpenShift

Security+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

VMware vCenter

Kubernetes

GitLab

Ansible

Job description

Description

Systems Engineer

Location: Makalapa, Hawaii

Clearance: TS/SCI

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer to support the Distributed Common Ground System–Navy (DCGS-N) program, with specific responsibility for the DCGS-N Ashore System (DAS) in Makalapa, Hawaii.

The selected candidate will serve as the site support and systems engineer for the DAS at U.S. Pacific Command (COMPACFLT) in Makalapa, Hawaii. This role involves extensive application configuration and administration. Candidates should have experience supporting distributed mission systems connected to enterprise infrastructure, including VMware-based environments running Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and OpenShift, as well as the ability to follow detailed installation and administrative procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the installed system, including patching, hardware management, and routine system upkeep.
• Serve as the site support engineer, including creating and maintaining user accounts in accordance with DoD and local security guidelines.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and document system issues.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the NIWC Atlantic engineering team to resolve issues and, when necessary, develop and implement fixes.
• Work with NIWC Atlantic and local Information Assurance (IA) teams to address vulnerabilities and support system scanning activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree with 12-15 years related experience.
• 6+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Minimum IAT II certification to meet DoD 8140 compliance requirements, including CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent), as well as training or vendor certifications in Windows, Linux, VMware, or Cisco (CCNP/CCNA).
• Experience and/or training in Linux, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, Microsoft Windows, and Windows Server environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Dell server hardware, NetApp storage solutions, and Cisco network, firewall, and cryptographic devices.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Windows Server platforms, VMware technologies (including vCenter, vSphere, and ESXi), Microsoft Hyper-V, and Kubernetes or other container platforms.
• Experience using automation and configuration management tools, such as Ansible, as well as version control and collaboration workflows in a self-managed GitLab environment.
• Experience supporting the integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise or mission systems within an Agile or SAFe product team environment.
• Ability to work effectively both remotely and in a team environment with highly skilled personnel.
• Experience supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) environments or Distributed Common Ground System platforms.
• Basic networking knowledge and familiarity with mission applications in a distributed operational environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Original Posting:

September 24, 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.

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