ISP/OSP Specialist

Gender; Manama; On-site; BHD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an IT Specialist to support the OCONUS Piers program in Bahrain, part of the NGEN-R SMIT contract for Navy networks. The role focuses on connecting vessels to shore networks, maintaining UCA fiber cables, and ensuring service targets are met while traveling within the region.

Responsibilities include testing, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of Navy Umbilical Cable Assemblies, updating the UCA tracker, and contributing to SOP development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years IT experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with active Secret Clearance.
• NAVSEA cert and/or fiber cabling cert (e.g., BICSI 2, ETA FOI/ FOT, FOA CFOT).
• Able to obtain 8570 IAT Level II (Security+, CCNA Security, etc.).
• Hands-on DoD network experience (NIPR/SIPR).

Responsibilities

• Provide connect/disconnect service for vessels at port.
• Repair and maintain UCA fiber optic cables.
• Test UCA cables at required intervals.
• Update UCA status in tracker.
• Travel to regional locations for maintenance.
• Develop and update SOPs for connect/disconnect, testing, repair.
• Monitor vessel arrivals/departures and respond within service targets.
• Document daily shift activities in reporting/ticketing tools.
• Provide On-Site/On-call support 24/7/365.

Skills

DoD network experience

Security clearance

On-site support

UCA maintenance

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NAVSEA certification

Fiber cabling certification (BICSI 2 / ETA FOI / FOT / FOA CFOT)

8570 IAT Level II

CCNA Security

Job description

Industry Information Technology and Services

Job Description

More About the Role:

The Defense Group of Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an IT Specialist to support efforts for the OCONUS Piers support portion of the NGEN-R Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract located in Bahrain.

NGEN-R SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Leidos supports SMIT by delivering the OCONUS Piers support to connect vessels to shore based networks while in port, and supports the OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (OCONUS NEN). 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. As SMIT OCONUS services converge, this position may be responsible for additional Field Services Support tasks on NEN OCONUS.

Responsible for maintaining fiber optic cables in support of the OCONUS Piers program in the Middle East region. This includes providing connect/disconnect services to the vessels when arriving and departing from port. Candidates will be expected to respond to requests to provide connect/disconnect services within the required service target as well as the testing, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of Navy Umbilical Cable Assemblies (UCAs). Document daily shift activities in appropriate reporting and ticketing tools and ensure proper pass down of any outstanding issues. This position may require the candidate to travel to other regional locations to repair UCA cables.

What You'll Get to Do:

The qualified candidate will provide connect/disconnect service to all vessels arriving or departing from their assigned location. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Operate tools and equipment (including necessary protective equipment) required to repair and maintain UCA fiber optic cables.
• Conduct testing of UCA cables at required intervals to ensure the necessary supply of available fully operational UCAs is maintained.
• Update UCA status in the UCA tracker for the assigned region.
• Track planned arrival and departure of vessels at assigned piers and respond within the required service target to provide connect/disconnect service.
• Track daily activities in the approved ticketing system.
• Assist in the development and update of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for connect/disconnect services, fiber optic cable testing, and fiber optic cable repair for the assigned region.
• Travel to other locations within the assigned region to conduct maintenance and repair of UCA cables.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of prior relevant experience in the Information Technology Field.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current active Secret Security Clearance.
• Possess NAVSEA certification and/or one fiber cabling certification (BICSI level 2, ETA FOI or FOT, FOA CFOT, etc.).
• Must be able to obtain a 8570 IAT Level II (Security+, CCNA Security, etc.).
• Hands-on Experience in working with DoD networks, including NIPR and SIPR.
• Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network.
• Advise network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
• Willing to provide On-Site/On-call support. 24/7 365 days a year.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Additional preference will be given to individuals who possess both a network certification (CCNA, Network+, JNCIA, etc.) and fiber cabling certification from BICSI, FOA, or ETA International.
• Previous experience either in the military or as a contractor supporting pier side connect/disconnect service using either UCA or WPCS solutions.