Systems Engineer
3 days ago• Honolulu, HI
Description
Systems Engineer - DCGS-N Support
Location: Makalapa, HI
Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N) Increment 2 Ashore System (DAS) at COMPACFLT in Makalapa, Hawaii. DCGS-N is the Navy's premier Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) processing system. This role is critical to maintaining system integrity, streamlining operations, and ensuring mission readiness
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain the DAS system, including patching, reinstallation, and configuration.
- Manage user accounts in compliance with DoD and local security protocols.
- Diagnose, document, and resolve system issues across development, test, and production environments.
- Collaborate with NIWCLant engineering teams to develop and implement system fixes.
- Coordinate with NIWCLant and local Information Assurance (IA) teams to address vulnerabilities and conduct system scans.
- Build and maintain automation tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years of relevant IT experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement).
- US Citizen; Currently possess an active TS/SCI clearance.
- DoD 8140 IAT II compliance: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent, plus vendor certifications in Windows, Linux, VMware, or Cisco (CCNA/CCNP).
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows 11 SHB, and Windows Server 2019/2022 SHB environments.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DCGS-N or other C4ISR systems.
- Familiarity with Dell servers, NetApp storage, Cisco networking equipment, firewalls, and cryptographic devices.
- Proficiency in virtualization technologies: VMware (vCenter, vSphere, ESXi), Microsoft Hyper-V.
- AWS Associate Certification (Developer, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator).
- Experience with container orchestration platforms: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS EKS/ECS/ECR.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in remote and team-based environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Original Posting:
September 26, 2025
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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
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Client-provided location(s): Honolulu, HI
Job ID: Leidos-R-00167534
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-27T18:44:25
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