Desktop Support Technician

Leidos; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mid-level Desktop Support Technician to support a government site at Point Mugu NAWC, CA. The role involves direct desk-side support, troubleshooting, and repair of IT devices for a government customer.

Applicants must be US Citizens with an active DoD Secret Clearance and a HS diploma with 4+ years of related experience. DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher is required, along with strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• HS diploma with 4+ years relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher.
• Experience in IT Enterprise Operations.
• Excellent customer service and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage resolution of customer tickets per established SLAs.
• Ensure proper ticket-handling according to guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user computer issues (hardware/software).
• Complete customer tasks within defined timelines.

Skills

Security Clearance

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, 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.

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Leidos is seeking a Mid-level Desktop Support Technician to support a government site at Point Mugu NAWC, CA as one of the key members of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for direct desk-side support to the customer, troubleshooting and repairing IT devices.

The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time
• Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets
• Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer)
• Must be able to drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state license required

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Manage the resolution of customer tickets according to established Service Level Requirements (SLRs)
• Ensure proper ticket-handling according to guidelines set in place
• Properly troubleshoot and resolve user computer issues including hardware and software-related concerns
• Ensure customer related tasks are completed within the timeline set

  Basic Qualifications:

  • US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance
  • HS diploma with 4+ years of prior relevant experience, additional related education or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience
  • Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
  • Must demonstrate expertise in IT Enterprise Operations
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  Hourly rate range: $30/hour - $34/hour

  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.

  NGEN

  If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

  Original Posting: October 30, 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

  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.

  About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

  Pay and Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave and Retirement

  More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

  Commitment to Non-Discrimination

  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.