Defense Network Tech Program Support Engineer

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technical Program Support Engineer to support DISA-provided capabilities at Fort Meade, MD. The role will leverage SME-level expertise to provide program integration, sustainment, and management support for the GSMO-II contract.

Candidates should have strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record in systems engineering within DoD networks, with a Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (or related discipline) and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience performing requirements analysis
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer relation skills
• Clearance: US Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Synchronize and coordinate activities with external teams, providing evaluation and feedback on all coordination efforts.
• Coordinate work across internal and external stakeholder teams, documenting outcomes, assessing progress, and communicating feedback.
• Maintain active coordination with project stakeholders, tracking dependencies and incorporating evaluations and feedback into ongoing activities.
• Develop troubleshooting and support-system training for network administrators and operators.
• Create concise quick-start guides and training materials for mission partners and end users.
• Support formal change management activities and participate in applicable configuration control boards.
• Assess, prototype, and test emerging technologies for potential integration into the DISN environment and future capability enhancements.
• Plan and conduct verification and validation activities for the deployment, installation, and operational transition of network infrastructure and supporting enterprise tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance and provide sound technical recommendations to the program engineering team.
• Research, assess, and validate emerging technologies for potential incorporation into program system capabilities.
• Conduct testing, verification, and validation activities supporting infrastructure deployment, installation, and transition into operational service.
• Administer and sustain laboratory components at DISA Fort Meade, including patching, baseline management, system maintenance, and lifecycle support.

Skills

BS in Engineering or related field

12-15 years experience

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional teams

Independent work / team

Written and oral communication

Customer relations

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Technical Program Support Engineer to support DISA-provided capabilities at Fort Meade, MD. The role will leverage SME-level expertise to provide program integration, sustainment, and management support for the GSMO-II contract.

Candidates should have strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record in systems engineering within DoD networks, with a Secret clearance required.