IT Specialist

Leidos Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is looking for an experienced IT Specialist based in Beavercreek, Ohio, to provide technical support for government and defense programs within classified environments. The role involves managing IT systems, hardware, and software to support critical operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's degree combined with significant experience in enterprise IT, and an Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Compensation ranges from $92,300 to $166,850 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT support or relevant field.
• Experience in government or defense IT environments required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise IT systems and equipment.
• Provide technical support for hardware and software issues.
• Monitor system performance and implement updates and patches.
• Support implementation of secure IT environments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer support

Education

Bachelor's degree (8+ years experience) or Master's degree (6+ years experience)

Tools

Windows

Linux

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

VMware

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced IT Specialist to provide technical and operational information technology support for government and defense programs operating within classified environments. The selected candidate will support installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of IT systems, hardware, software, and networked environments supporting mission‑critical operations.

The role supports the management of physical and virtual environments by implementing best practices for system performance, security, backup and recovery, storage allocation, and infrastructure optimization. Responsibilities include monitoring system operations, applying patches and updates, reviewing performance logs to identify anomalies, troubleshooting technical issues, and recommending system configurations and functional improvements to support operational and customer requirements.

This position requires strong technical expertise in enterprise IT support, systems administration, customer support, and secure computing environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, network engineers, and operational teams to ensure reliable system performance, compliance with security requirements, and operational readiness across multiple technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot desktop systems, laptops, servers, peripherals, and enterprise IT equipment within classified and operational environments.
• Provide technical support and issue resolution for hardware, software, operating systems, applications, and network connectivity issues.
• Support user account management, system access requests, password management, and system administration activities.
• Monitor system performance and support implementation of patches, upgrades, software installations, and technology refresh activities.
• Maintain IT asset inventories, system documentation, configuration records, and technical support procedures.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, network engineering, and systems administration teams to ensure compliance with security policies and operational requirements.
• Support implementation and maintenance of secure IT environments in accordance with government and organizational cybersecurity standards.
• Assist with system backups, data recovery, continuity of operations, and disaster recovery support activities.
• Support technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of system incidents and operational issues.
• Participate in system deployments, operational testing, customer support activities, and technical upgrade initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT systems, technical support operations, systems administration, or help‑desk activities within government or defense environments.
• Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, enterprise IT infrastructure, networking fundamentals, and system administration practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and customer support skills.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or classified operational environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies, cloud environments, enterprise collaboration platforms, and endpoint management tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, DISA STIGs, RMF, and secure system configuration requirements.
• Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, VMware, or enterprise IT management platforms.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, Network+, A+, Microsoft, Cisco, Linux, or related IT certifications.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $92,300.00 – $166,850.00.

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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity and market data.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include 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.