IT Specialist Junior

Leidos; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an IT Specialist Junior to join the Camp Lejeune, NC team. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining IT systems in stand-alone and client-server environments, including MS servers, DMS, and related hardware and software for network services.

We operate within the NGEN-R program, delivering cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport to support Navy shore networks.

Qualifications

• Must have US Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance
• Two years of relevant IT experience
• CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft Associate Level certifications
• Experience with IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve customer IS problems.
• Implement hardware upgrades and repairs to maintain mission capability.
• Install and configure wireless hubs, routers, switches, and server hardware/software for network operation.
• Install, optimize, and troubleshoot LAN and BAN.
• Support network services, storage networking devices, and related IT systems.

Skills

Security+ certification

Microsoft Associate Level

DOD Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

IPv6

EIGRP

BGP

VLANs

VPNs

NAT

Job description

Description

Leidos is looking to hire an IT Specialist Junior in Camp Lejeune, NC to join our Team. The qualified candidate will install, configure, service, repair, and maintain Information Technology (IT) systems in both a stand-alone and client-server environment, including Microsoft (MS) server, Defense Message Systems (DMS), and other authorized IT systems as well as hardware and software for network services, storage networking devices, and servers. Integrate multiple Information Systems (IS) in a networked environment.

SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of NGEN-R, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marines 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.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and resolve customer IS problems.
• Effect required hardware upgrades and repairs to maintain mission capability.
• Install and configure wireless hubs, routers, switches, and various transmission media, server hardware and software, and ensure the proper installation and configuration of workstation hardware and software for efficient operation on the network.
• Install, optimize, and troubleshoot Local Area Network (LAN) and Base Area Networks (BAN).
• Experience with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Network Address Translation (NAT).

Basic Qualifications

• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 2 years of relevant experience
• US Citizen with an active DOD Secret clearance
• Must possess a Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ certification and a Microsoft Associate Level certification.

Hourly rate range: $32/hour - $35/hour

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 29, 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 $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

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

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. 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.