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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Kapolei, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Linux, Network Protocols, C4i, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/systems-engineer-745168

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI clearance
 * IAT Level III certification (CASP+ preferred; Security+ accepted)
 * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
Equivalent technical experience or additional technical certifications may substitute for degree

 * 8+ years of experience in C4I systems engineering and support
 * Expert knowledge of Windows, Linux, UNIX, networking protocols, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks
 * Familiarity with ISR platforms such as GALE and GCCS
 * Demonstrated experience with Air Force intelligence systems, multi-level security, and information warfare concepts

Required Certifications

(Must hold at least one or equivalent level related certification)

 * Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
 * Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Expert (MCASE)
 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (ACSA)
 * VMware Certified Professional 6 (Data Center, Cloud, or Mobility tracks)

Preferred Qualifications

 * Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

## Description

Step into a role where your technical expertise directly strengthens U.S. Air Force operations across the Indo-Pacific. As a Systems Engineer supporting Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate, you'll be embedded within the Pacific Enterprise Support Center (PA ESC), serving as a trusted expert in sustaining, integrating, and advancing PACAF's ISR capabilities. Based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawai'i, you'll operate at the heart of a globally connected mission-supporting intelligence units from Alaska to Guam, Japan, and South Korea through both on-site and remote engagements. This is an opportunity to shape the systems that enable real-time awareness, decision advantage, and operational success across the Pacific theater.

What You'll Do

 * Design and enhance C4I system capabilities to meet evolving operational demands
 * Develop integration roadmaps and implementation plans aligned with mission priorities
 * Assess and optimize COTS/GOTS technologies for performance, resilience, and security
 * Deliver full-spectrum technical support, including installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting
 * Strengthen system reliability through proactive administration, monitoring, and repair
 * Lead modernization and upgrade efforts across C4I architectures in accordance with government directives
 * Track milestones and communicate progress to leadership and mission partners


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