IT Specialist Junior

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Camp Butler, Japan seeks an IT Specialist Jr to install, configure, service, repair and maintain IT systems in both stand-alone and client-server environments, including MS server, DMS, and network hardware.

The role supports Navy IT operations, delivers cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport; duties include diagnosing IS problems, performing hardware upgrades, and installing LAN/BAN systems with IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT to keep mission

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required with 2 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Security+ and a Microsoft certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve customer IS problems.
• Perform 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/BAN with IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs and NAT.

Skills

IS problem solving

LAN/BAN configuration

IPv6/EIGRP/BGP/VLANs/VPN/NAT

Security+

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Security+ certification

Microsoft certification

Job description

Leidos is looking to hire an IT Specialist Jr in Camp Butler, Japan to join our Team.The qualified candidate willinstall, 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-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.

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

• Evaluate and resolve customer IS problems.

• Effect required hardware upgrades and repair 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) and2 years of relevant experience

• US Citizen with an active DoDSecret clearance

• Must possess a Security+ and a Microsoft certification.

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:

September 2, 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

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.