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# Lead IT Infrastructure Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Network Planning and Design, Performance Tuning, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3010168016-2

## About the Role

* Systems architecture and design
 * IT infrastructure and distribution systems
 * Network design and optimization
 * Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
 * Systems integration and interoperability
 * Cybersecurity best practices and compliance
 * Performance analysis and capacity planning
 * Automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Power
 * Shell)
 * Technical documentation and modeling
 * Project leadership and stakeholder communication

## Description

Leidos seeks a Lead Distribution Engineer to design and optimize complex IT distribution and infrastructure solutions supporting mission-critical national security, health, and engineering programs. You will lead end-to-end technical delivery, from requirements and architecture through implementation, integration, and performance tuning. Partnering with cross-functional and customer teams, you will ensure secure, scalable, and resilient systems. In this highly collaborative, mission-driven environment, you'll mentor engineers, champion best practices, and drive innovation with modern tools, automation, and analytics., * Lead design and optimization of distribution and infrastructure solutions for IT and software systems

 * Provide technical leadership across project lifecycle from requirements through deployment
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate secure, scalable distribution architectures
 * Conduct system analysis, modeling, and performance optimization
 * Ensure compliance with security, reliability, and regulatory standards
 * Mentor engineers and review designs, documentation, and test plans
 * Support proposals, cost estimates, and technical presentations to government and commercial clients
 * Drive continuous improvement and adoption of modern tools, automation, and best practices