NetOps Specialist Senior

Leidos; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Barstow, CA is seeking a NetOps Specialist Senior to join the SMIT program. You will perform enterprise network operations and engineering support for Navy/Marine Corps intranet initiatives.

Responsibilities include designing, installing, configuring Cisco Enterprise networking solutions, monitoring systems, and coordinating repairs while working within DevSecOps practices. A Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Security+ and CCNP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and manages Cisco Enterprise networking solutions.
• Interfacing with end-users for designing and implementing network solutions and design recommendations.
• Monitor computer and network systems to improve network performance and reliability.
• Coordinate infrastructure repairs ensuring continuity for service delivery.
• Work within the DevSecOps methodology to plan and support implementation of new technologies.
• Assist with collection of intrusion artifacts to enable mitigation of potential incidents.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network design

System monitoring

DevSecOps

Interfacing with end-users

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

Job description

Description

Leidos is looking to hire a NetOps Specialist Senior in Barstow, CA to join our SMIT program. The NetOps Specialist Senior will be responsible for performing enterprise network operations and engineering support for a broad range of programs. This will include planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the USMC network on the Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) program.

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 responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Designs, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and manages Cisco Enterprise networking solutions.
• Interfacing with end-users for the purpose of designing and implementing network solutions and design recommendations.
• Monitor computer and network systems to improve network performance and reliability.
• Ability to work independently managing daily tasks and organize time without needing close supervision.
• Ability to work with coworkers and customers sharing updates and solutions to problems.
• Coordinate infrastructure repairs including directing remote activities to ensure continuity for service delivery.
• Review root cause analysis documentation to address performance management and incident correlation issues.
• Work within the DevSecOps methodology to plan and support implementation of new technologies.
• Prepare recommendations for resolutions to NetOps challenges based on monitoring results, tools analysis, and/or forensics.
• Assist the Cyber Team employ approved defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g., defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, and security robustness). Assist with the collection of intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, and trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential computer network defense (CND) incidents within the enterprise.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• US Citizen and with an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Must possess Security+ and CCNP certifications

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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.