Join our National Security Sector as a Systems Engineer supporting the Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate. Embedded within the Pacific Enterprise Support Center (PA ESC), you’ll provide critical subject matter expertise to maintain, integrate, and elevate PACAF’s ISR systems and ensure their seamless interoperability across joint and national-level C5ISRO platforms. Based on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Hawai‘i, this role offers global reach, directly supporting intelligence units across the Pacific—including Alaska, Guam, Japan, and South Korea—through hands-on and remote operations as required.What You’ll Do:Design, plan, and enhance C4I system capabilities to meet operational objectivesDevelop integration roadmaps and implementation schedules tailored to evolving mission needsEvaluate Commercial and Government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies for maximum performance and securityProvide end-to-end technical support across installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshootingDeliver operational resilience through proactive system administration and repairPerform upgrades and modernization efforts across C4I architectures in alignment with government directivesTrack project milestones and report progress to leadership and mission partnersBasic Qualifications:Active TS/SCI clearanceIAT Level III certification (CASP+ preferred; Security+ minimum)Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline (additional years of related technical experience will be accepted in lieu of degree)4+ years of experience in C4I systems engineering and supportSolid understanding of Windows, Linux, UNIX, networking protocols, and DoD cybersecurity frameworksFamiliarity with ISR tools and platforms such as GALE and GCCSDemonstrated expertise in Air Force intelligence systems, multi-level security, and information warfare conceptsRequired certifications (must have at least 1):Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Expert (MCASE)AWS Certified Solutions Architect (ACSA)VMware Certified Professional 6 (Data Center, Cloud, and Mobility tracks)Preferred Qualifications:Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)EIO2024At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.Original Posting: August 20, 2025At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.Pay Range: Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00The 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.
