IT Specialist Mid

Leidos Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 49,593 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an IT Specialist in Indianapolis, IN to join our team. The role covers advanced system installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting to keep our IT operations running smoothly across Navy-related networks.

Responsibilities include upgrades, Tier III troubleshooting, and coordinating with cyber security staff; strong IP/DNS/DHCP and routing knowledge is essential. DoD Secret and DoD IAT II certification are required; vendor OS/network certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of IT experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• DoD IAT Level II certification.
• OEM network support certification and OS/Application certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee upgrades and new IT installations coordinating with Cyber Security Specialist.
• Perform Tier III upgrades of networking systems, IT systems, and storage networking.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and manage IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols.
• Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems to sustain operations or oversee recovery.

Skills

Networking

IPv6

VPNs

DNS

DHCP

Routing

Education

High school or GED

DoD Secret clearance

DoD IAT Level II

OEM network + OS/App certifications

Job description

Description

Leidos is looking to hire an IT Specialist in Indianapolis, IN to join our Team.

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

Job Description

The qualified candidate will perform advanced systems installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting in order to maintain optimum Information Technology (IT) system operations.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Design and oversee upgrades and new installs of IT systems and services ensuring coordination with Cyber Security Specialist.
• Perform Tier III upgrades of networking systems, IT systems, and storage networking.
• Perform Tier III troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management of Internet Protocol (IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and routing protocols.
• Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems ensuring current network operations are sustained or oversee their recovery.

Basic Qualifications

• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 4 Years of Experience
• Active DOD Secret.
• DoD IAT Level II Certification.
• Must possess an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) network support certification and an Operating System (OS)/Application certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Four plus (+) years of IT experience including 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).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Microsoft Fundamentals, Associate or Expert level certification.

Pay Range

$36.00-$42.00

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.

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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.