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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Networks Systems Engineer (NSE-4) - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Wahiawa, HI, United States - **Salary:** $154,050.0 - $278,475.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Key Management, Metadata, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Nmap, TCP/IP, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Software Security, Nessus - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggmu4q ## About the Role + **Technical Proficiency** : Be able to read, interpret, and provide network designs for various types of presentation both technical and high-level informative; thorough knowledge of STE/STN and RMF to ensure system compliance; troubleshoot network performance issues, analyze net traffic and provide capacity planning solutions; analyze and understand complex firewall security zones and policies with the ability to transform policies between multiple vendor firewall devices while meeting mission requirements; utilize application security tools (i.e. Nessus, NMAP) to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses + **Qualifications** : Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent + **Desirable Skills** : Expert understanding of TCP/IP network architecture; demonstrated experience with networking concepts in a virtualized environment; expert knowledge in computer security, whether in pen testing, tool development or other related effort. + **Security Clearance requirement** : Candidates must possess active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered for this role ## Description Leidos** has a new and exciting opportunity for a **Principal Network Systems Engineer** in our **Intelligence** **Sector's (INTEL) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)** . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At **Leidos** , we offer **competitive benefits** , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. **Join us and make a difference in National Security!, Seeking a motivation Principal Network Systems Engineer to provide enabling support to Enterprise Discovery Operations, NSA Hawaii, Access Discovery & Tradecraft. You will work closely with a team in order to find, enable, and optimize access opportunities that lead to the most difficult and technically secure targets and networks. You will work to operationalize and revolutionize the use of all data sources to improve the quality of content and metadata available to SIGINT and Cyber mission customers and partners., + **Mission Focus** : Leverage experience with or knowledge of the establishment and administration of large-scale corporate, government, and/or military networks to inform access and capabilities development. 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