Communications Network Engineer Mid

The SMIT-MCEN program for Leidos currently has an opening for a Communications Network Engineer Mid to work at Camp Pendleton, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping with the SMIT-MCEN mission. The Communications Network Engineer will evaluate communication hardware and software, as well as troubleshoot Local Area Networks/Base Area Networks/Wide Area Networks (LAN/BAN/WAN), and other network related problems.

SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of NGEN-R, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Schedule conversions and cutovers.
• Administer LAN/BAN/WANs.
• Coordinate with all responsible users and sites.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Must possess an active Security+ certification.
• Must have at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance
• Specialized experience in the performance and configuration of networks as well as the integration and test of complex large-scale computer integrated networks.

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Original Posting

October 29, 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

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.