Network Operation Watch Officer

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Operations Watch Officer to support the DJOC on Ft. Meade. You will enable C2 of DODIN by monitoring health and reporting connectivity status of the transport layer to DJOC Battle Captains and DISA leaders. This role requires a shift schedule including weekends and possible holidays.

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a technical degree, and at least 4 years of related experience; DoD IT certifications and experience with GTMS/WWOLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4 years of related experience.
• Experience with MS Office and SharePoint; familiarity with GTMS/WWOLS/NCCM-R/TCOSS.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and routing options to the Battle Captain to restore key warfighter resources.
• Track outages affecting the DODIN and communicate restoral status.
• Maintain knowledge of IAP, TOT, and high-capacity circuits and links.
• Generate timely outage reports to DJOC Battle Captain and DISA leaders.
• Create network topologies and arch diagrams as needed.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

GTMS

Remedy

WWOLS

NCCM-R

TCOSS

MADSS

INMS

DCO

SKIWEB

ITIL v3

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Operations Watch Officer to support our government client at the DJOC (DISA Joint Operations Center) on Ft. Meade. The Network Operations Watch Officer will enable Command and Control (C2) of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) by ensuring its overall health through 24/7 monitoring, directing, controlling, coordination, de-conflicting, synchronizing, and reporting the current connectivity status of the physical layer Transport supporting DODIN to DJOC Battle Captains and DISA Current Operations senior leaders. This position is a shift work position and would require you to work at least 1 weekend shift per week. This position may also potentially require you to work on holidays. This position is also an active participant in the Contingency Support and the Emergency Readiness Group (ERG) and employees are considered emergency personnel who will perform duty functions at customer off-site facilities within the DC Metro area.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide an in-depth knowledge and recommendations to the Battle Captain on potential impacts and possible routing options that can help restore key warfighter resources. Understanding of the physical layer of the DODIN and how it supports DISA’s mission to provide combat support. The agency provides, operates, and assures command and control and information-sharing capabilities and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure in direct support to joint warfighters, national level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of military operations You will also execute in real time: Tracking of current outages that will impact the DODIN. Examples include, but are not limited to: Fiber cuts, Equipment failures, Facility outages Maintain positive knowledge of the status / restoral process of Internet Access Points (IAP), Trans-Oceanic Trunks (TOT), and high level high capacity circuits/trunks and links. Provide timely reporting for all reportable outages through published reports that go up through the DJOC Battle Captain to the DISA Director and other Senior Leaders. Creation of network topologies and arch diagrams as needed. In accordance with the contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs), individuals must be able to conduct an initial analysis of reported outages and contact the DJOC Battle Captain within 15 minutes of receipt.

Basic Qualifications

Active TS/SCI security clearance. Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4 years of overall related experience. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree. Experience with various Microsoft technologies such as MS Office 2013 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint Experience with system applications: Global Ticket Management System (GTMS) Remedy, World Wide Online System (WWOLS), NCCM-R, or Telecommunications Certification Office Support System (TCOSS) Good oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills The individual needs to be flexible, dependable and be able to multi-task with priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ce. Experience with support applications: Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) Integrated Network Management System (INMS) Direct Connect Online (DCO) SKIWEB ITIL V3 Experience briefing Senior Leaders Demonstrated experience of providing excellent customer service GSMO

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Original Posting

September 22, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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.

Leidos

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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 here.

Commitment and Diversity

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.