Systems Engineer in Pearl Harbor

Energy Jobline ZR; Hawaii; On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer to support the DCGS-N program and the DAS in Makalapa, Hawaii. The role focuses on site support, configuration, and administration of VMware-based environments, RHEL, and Windows Server within an enterprise infrastructure.

The candidate will coordinate with NIWC Atlantic and local IA teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure secure operations, with travel up to 15% and a strong emphasis on documentation and process adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8–12 years related experience or more
• 6+ years of IT experience in relevant roles
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Willingness to travel up to 15%
• IAT II certification meeting DoD 8140, including Security+ or equivalent
• Experience with Linux (RHEL), VMware, Windows Server environments

Responsibilities

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

Skills

VMware

RHEL

Windows Server

Kubernetes

Ansible

GitLab

IA and security

Incident troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Dell server hardware

NetApp storage

Cisco devices

vCenter/vSphere/ESXi

Hyper-V

Job description

Job Description

Description

Systems Engineer

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.

Location: Makalapa, Hawaii

Clearance: TS/SCI

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 with 8-12 years related experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 6+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance.
• 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.

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.

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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.