NetOps Specialist Mid

Leidos Inc; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is looking to hire a NetOps Specialist Mid at Camp Lejeune, NC to monitor infrastructure and respond to alerts within the SMIT program. You will help maintain network operations and support the Navy backbone.

The ideal candidate has a High school diploma, 5 years of experience, US citizenship with DoD Secret clearance, and Security+ and CCNA certifications. This role offers an hourly wage of $40–$44 and on-site work in a dynamic federal environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5 years of experience in a related IT or NetOps field.
• US citizenship and DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Security+ and CCNA certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to escalated incidents from triage through resolution, including command level escalations.
• Direct remote and virtual activities to maintain operational effectiveness for critical network services.
• Provide root cause analysis documentation and adherence to government procedures.
• Provide data center support and ongoing feedback to the client.
• Document daily shift activities and ensure proper handoff of issues.
• Provide incident notifications and ongoing updates to Government Civilian Leads and the client.
• Plan and oversee Continuity of Operations (COOP) for outages and disaster recovery.
• Train and oversee NetOps Jr. personnel.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security+ certification

CCNA certification

Job description

Description

Leidos is looking to hire a NetOps Specialist Mid in Camp Lejeune, NC to join our SMIT program. The selected candidate will monitor the infrastructure and network by responding appropriately to alerts and events.

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

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Respond to escalated incidents from triage through resolution, including command level escalations, where appropriate.
• Respond to command level critical infrastructure repairs, including directing remote and virtual activities to maintain operational effectiveness for critical network services.
• Provide root cause analysis documentation in accordance with Government procedures and established protocols.
• Provide data center support and ongoing feedback where appropriate.
• Document daily shift activities in appropriate reporting and ticketing tools through an established log and ensure proper pass down of any outstanding issues.
• Provide incident notification and ongoing updates to the Government Civilian Leads and the client.
• Plan, oversee and assist with Continuity of Operations (COOP) on planned outage simulations and unforeseen events related to disaster recovery.
• Train and oversee NetOps Specialist Jr. personnel to provide additional skills and expertise to the client.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 5 Years of Experience
• US Citizen and DoD Secret Clearance
• Must possess a Security+ and a CCNA certification.

Hourly rate range: $40/hour - $44/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.

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Original Posting: July 27, 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:

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.

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.