Are you ready to make a difference? Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, science solution and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil and health industries.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Engineer onsite at Ford Islan, Hawaii. In this Integration Services role, you will lead a team of engineers, perform project engineering support, brief customers on project status, provide technical engineering support for the development, test, deployment, and sustainment of a complex telecommunication system. As a Senior Network Engineer on this program, you will be a member of a team that interacts with technical and non-technical teammates, including customers and vendors. You will be looked at as a subject matter expert in all things related to the IP and Optical networks - including the WAN and LAN in multiple environments (DEV/TEST and Production). Integration Services supports mission-critical operations across the Defense Information Systems Network. Under this program, Installation Testing and Acceptance (IT&A) activities enable new/revised capabilities that are designed/built/installed by DISA and other sources.
You will operate as a key expert within a high-visibility DISA program helping shape delivery strategy, drive execution, and ensure mission outcomes across a complex global operating environment.
Our customer is the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to the Department of War (DoW) and national security organizations.
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What You’ll Do
· Manage a small team of engineers and support customer briefings
· Provide engineering and technical expertise on all issues relating to the specified telecommunications networks/information systems within the DISN.
· Research, analyze and/or develop reports that provide engineering and recommendations across a broad range of specialized network/system functional areas, such as network systems engineering, network topology planning, network route planning, management of network configurations, migration strategies, and method of procedures with an understanding of modeling and simulation of the networks/systems.
· Collaborate with DISN government engineers and leadership, project managers, and GSM-O Task Managers for coordination, implementation, and testing of new projects to ensure successful transitions to operations.
· Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
· Provide engineering to establish remote management connectivity, oversee performance verification testing (BER or "burn-in" tests) and configuring alarm and system profiles, and configuring/testing various layers of the OSI model.
· Support installation test and acceptance (IT&A) of network components both directly through the various GUI/CLI or interface systems, by directing and/or facilitating remote testing with on-site field engineering support.
· Support project deployments.
Basic Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of overall related experience or Master with 10+ years. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
· Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
· Must possess a current DoD 8140 certification.
· The candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills, strong customer relation and leadership abilities with experience in developing presentations and briefing senior personnel.
· Experience in remotely configuring networking or transport devices.
· Familiar with SONET, TDM, DWDM, IP, and MPLS networks.
· Expertise in one or more of the following: IP routing, QoS, traffic engineering, DNS; TDM switching; Optical Transport; Crypto; Network appliances (WAN acceleration, etc).
· Map IP addresses and subnets for networking devices.
· Establish in-band/out of band management connections on transport devices.
· Interpret network topology diagrams and propose device configuration changes.
Preferred Qualifications
· Proficiency with Juniper IOS, CISCO IOS, or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and general practices. Expertise in IP technologies, i.e., Networking architectures and methodologies, and Voice Services.
· Expert knowledge of IP principles and protocols.
· Proficiency on at least two or more of the following devices: Juniper MX routers, Ciena 6500/5160 Optical Platforms, Cisco 42XX series, Infinera ODXC, Promina, Juniper CTP, Juniper SRX firewalls, Juniper EX switches, SONUS SBCs, KG175, SafeNet IP and SONET encryptors.
· Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) and scripting skills.
· General knowledge RADIUS, SNMP, NTP, TLS and PKI protocols.
· Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: WWOLS, MSS, OneNet, SMC, SILVX, CTC, Junos Space, SolarWinds.
· Knowledge of configuring, deploying, and supporting HAIPE (KG-175D) - especially with GD GemOne.
· Experience leading a team of technical engineers and communication status to leadership.
· Proficient with VISIO drawing software.
· Possess an understanding of the physical network infrastructure including fiber optics and copper wiring standards, AC and DC power distribution (rectifiers and inverters), hardware (media converters, modems, repeaters, etc.).
· JNCIA or JNCIP.
· Knowledge of Project Management disciplines. Possess a PMP certification.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:September 4, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience, or master's degree with 10+ years; equivalent education, training, and experience may substitute
- Active Secret security clearance
- Current DoD 8140 certification
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, customer relations, leadership, presentation, and senior-level briefing experience
- Experience remotely configuring networking or transport devices
- Familiarity with SONET, TDM, DWDM, IP, and MPLS networks
- Expertise in one or more of IP routing, QoS, traffic engineering, DNS, TDM switching, optical transport, crypto, or network appliances
- Ability to map IP addresses and subnets for networking devices
- Ability to establish in-band and out-of-band management connections on transport devices
- Ability to interpret network topology diagrams and propose device configuration changes
- Proficiency with Juniper IOS, Cisco IOS, or other IP/transport management tools
- Expert knowledge of IP technologies, networking architectures, methodologies, and voice services
- Proficiency with at least two specified network, optical, firewall, switching, session border controller, or encryption devices
- Basic Linux administration, command-line interface, or scripting skills
- Knowledge of RADIUS, SNMP, NTP, TLS, and PKI protocols
- Proficiency with at least one listed network management or monitoring tool
- Knowledge of configuring, deploying, and supporting HAIPE KG-175D, especially with GD GemOne
- Experience leading technical engineers and communicating status to leadership
- Proficiency with Visio drawing software
- Understanding of physical network infrastructure, fiber optics, copper wiring, AC/DC power distribution, and network hardware
- JNCIA or JNCIP certification
- Knowledge of project management disciplines and PMP certification
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
