NOC Engineer

Leidos LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a reliable NOC Engineer to join our Network Operations Center. You will monitor network performance, triage alerts, and troubleshoot routing and hardware issues to keep systems available and stable.

You will work with cross-functional IT teams, perform maintenance windows, and document actions in shift logs and SOPs. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with 12-hour per day shifts Monday through Friday in Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field or equivalent work experience.
• CompTIA Network+ or CCNA certification is preferred.
• 5 years of equivalent experience can substitute for degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Real-Time Monitoring of network performance, server health, bandwidth, and core infrastructure using enterprise tools.
• Incident response: detect anomalies, triage severity, and escalate as needed.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity faults (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, servers).
• Document tickets thoroughly and escalate unresolved issues to Tier 2/3 engineering teams.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance and security patch deployment during maintenance windows.
• Maintain shift logs, SOP updates, and generate network reports.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Schedule flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Associate’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

CompTIA Network+ certification

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

SolarWinds

Splunk

Job description

Leidos is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented NOC Engineer to join our Network Operations Center. You will serve as the first line of defense for network availability, performance, and stability. You will monitor systems, triage alerts, troubleshoot complex routing and hardware issues, and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to resolve incidents swiftly.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Real-Time Monitoring: Watch over network performance, server health, bandwidth utilization, and core infrastructure via enterprise monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and Splunk.
• Incident Response: Detect anomalies, analyze alerts, triage severity levels, and initiate immediate troubleshooting or escalation. Provide timely situational awareness to leadership and affected communities and communicate effectively with the O&M team.
• Troubleshooting & Resolution: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity faults (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, servers).
• Escalation Management: Document trouble tickets thoroughly and elevate unresolved, high-priority issues to Tier 2/3 engineering teams.
• Maintenance & Patching: Perform scheduled network maintenance, software updates, and security patch deployment during designated maintenance windows.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate shift logs, update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and generate network.

Qualifications & Skills Experience

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of hands-on experience working in a NOC, IT Help Desk, or network administration environment OR 5 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Clearance: Must have a TS/SCI with active and current poly to be considered
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals, such as, the OSI Reference model, routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies)
• Hardware/OS: Familiarity with enterprise networking vendor equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) and operating systems (Linux/Windows Server)
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, calm under pressure during major outages, and strong written and verbal communication
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to support NOC schedule
• NOC Team provides 12 hour per day – Monday through Friday – Individuals work 8-hour shifts
• Preferred Education & Certifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Relevant entry-to-mid-level certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), or equivalent
• May be expected to undergo psychological and medical testing

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Pay Range

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 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.

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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.