Site Reliability Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Site Reliability role at Leidos. Honolulu · full-time · $107,900–$195,050 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep systems healthy, build monitoring and alerting, and automate recurring work to improve reliability
- Work with development teams to release new features smoothly, then investigate incidents and reduce downtime
- Review incidents after resolution and turn findings into changes that improve service performance and scale
- Handle data center work including backups, software installs, security scans, hardware upgrades and LAN/WAN troubleshooting
- Act as the link between site operators and the DI team, and document procedures for future use
What you bring
- You hold an active TS/SCI clearance and meet the experience threshold through a degree or equivalent additional experience
- You have SRE or similar experience, with practical ability in cloud platforms, scripting and configuration management
- You bring a DOD 8140 IAT II certification and one of the listed security credentials
- You can work an on-call rotation and use Cisco or Juniper equipment and Linux command-line tools and logs
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an experienced site reliability engineer who can combine systems operations, automation and incident response with hands-on data center and networking work. You’ll work at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii and need TS/SCI clearance. The role includes an on-call rotation.
From the employer
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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Original Posting:
August 12, 2026For 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The 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.