Deputy Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Manager

Leidos LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC seeks a Deputy Network Operations Center Manager at Fort Belvoir, VA to lead 24/7 NOC operations on a DoW contract. You will supervise network engineers, ensure incident response, and coordinate with stakeholders. This is an on-site role with a 10 am to 6 pm schedule, Monday through Friday.

Active Top Secret with SCI required. Salary range published; strong emphasis on federal standards and DoD security compliance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level networks in a DoW or federal environment.
• Familiarity with network equipment (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, etc.) and systems equipment (Dell, HPE, Synergy, NetApp, Active Directory, etc.).
• CompTIA Security+ or IAT Level II equivalent certification at time of consideration.
• Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI clearance at time of consideration.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24/7 NOC operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, incident response, and resolution of Network issues.
• Supervise and mentor a team of network engineers and systems administrators, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee the identification, prioritization, and resolution of network incidents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze network performance metrics and implement strategies to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Provide detailed reports on network status, incidents, and performance to senior leadership and DoW stakeholders.
• Work with other DoW components, contractors, and vendors to support network modernization and integration efforts.
• Develop and implement training programs to maintain team readiness and technical proficiency.
• Backfill shifts as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

DoD/federal experience

Security+ or IAT II

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Network operations management

Incident response & monitoring

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Aruba

Dell

HPE

NetApp

Active Directory

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager at Fort Belvoir, VA to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOW contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Information Management & Technology Directorate (J6) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The candidate will be an experienced NOC Manager to oversee the operational integrity, security, and performance of critical network infrastructure. The Deputy NOC Manager will lead a team responsible for monitoring, managing, and maintaining DoW networks, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and DoD STIG standards. This position is 100% onsite with a requested schedule of 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

Salary Range: $150K and $160K for the role

Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI clearance at time of consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 24/7 NOC operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, incident response, and resolution of Network issues.
• Supervise and mentor a team of network engineers and systems administrators, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee the identification, prioritization, and resolution of network incidents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze network performance metrics and implement strategies to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Provide detailed reports on network status, incidents, and performance to senior leadership and DoW stakeholders.
• Work with other DoW components, contractors, and vendors to support network modernization and integration efforts.
• Develop and implement training programs to maintain team readiness and technical proficiency.
• Backfill shifts as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level networks in a DoW or federal environment.
• Familiarity with network equipment (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, etc.) and systems equipment (Dell, HPE, Synergy, NetApp, Active Directory, etc.).
• CompTIA Security+ or IAT Level II equivalent certification at time of consideration.
• Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI clearance at time of consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Experience with SolarWinds licensing, configuration, management and monitoring.
• Experience with VMWare, Active Directory, RSA Tokens, CAC Pin Resets, and ServiceNOW.
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or other computing environment certification.
• Experience with DoW-specific cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., DIACAP, STIGs).
• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and zero-trust architectures.

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Original Posting:

September 3, 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: Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 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

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.