Site Reliability Engineer
Location: Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
Clearance: TS/SCI
Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified TS/SCI cleared Site Reliability Engineer at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii for the Decision Advantage Business Area in Defense sector. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) team to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.
Primary responsibilities:
Monitor and maintain system health.
Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
Build and maintain effective monitoring and alerting systems.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment of new features.
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents to minimize downtime.
Conduct post-incident reviews and implement improvements.
Optimize system performance and scalability.
Document processes and procedures for future reference.
Must be able to perform the following (but not limited to) data center tasks:
Perform system back ups
Perform software installs
Perform ACAS security scans
Perform hardware upgrades (servers, switches, cabling, end user devices, and peripherals)
Troubleshoot networking comms (LAN/WAN)
Required Qualifications:
TS/SCI Clearance required
Requires BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Proficiency in scripting and coding (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Rancher/Harvester).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Serve as a liaison between site operators and consortium DI team members.
Ability to work in an on-call rotation.
Familiar with Cisco/Juniper and Linux CLI and Logs
Knowledge of IdAM and VSAN/Cloud Storage
Required Certifications:
DOD 8140 IAT II (Intermediate)
GIAC Security Essentials Certification;
GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Additional Qualifications/Certifications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
Knowledge of networking and security best practice.
Familiarity with database management and optimization.
Experience with HAIPE devices/KG encryptors and security associations
Experience with OSI Layers 1 – 4 troubleshooting methodologies
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August 12, 2026
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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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