Technical Program Support Engineer

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technical Program Support Engineer to support DISA-provided capabilities at Fort Meade, MD. The role will leverage SME-level expertise to provide program integration, sustainment, and management support for the GSMO-II contract.

Candidates should have strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record in systems engineering within DoD networks, with a Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (or related discipline) and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience performing requirements analysis
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer relation skills
• Clearance: US Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Synchronize and coordinate activities with external teams, providing evaluation and feedback on all coordination efforts.
• Coordinate work across internal and external stakeholder teams, documenting outcomes, assessing progress, and communicating feedback.
• Maintain active coordination with project stakeholders, tracking dependencies and incorporating evaluations and feedback into ongoing activities.
• Develop troubleshooting and support-system training for network administrators and operators.
• Create concise quick-start guides and training materials for mission partners and end users.
• Support formal change management activities and participate in applicable configuration control boards.
• Assess, prototype, and test emerging technologies for potential integration into the DISN environment and future capability enhancements.
• Plan and conduct verification and validation activities for the deployment, installation, and operational transition of network infrastructure and supporting enterprise tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance and provide sound technical recommendations to the program engineering team.
• Research, assess, and validate emerging technologies for potential incorporation into program system capabilities.
• Conduct testing, verification, and validation activities supporting infrastructure deployment, installation, and transition into operational service.
• Administer and sustain laboratory components at DISA Fort Meade, including patching, baseline management, system maintenance, and lifecycle support.

Skills

BS in Engineering or related field

12-15 years experience

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional teams

Independent work / team

Written and oral communication

Customer relations

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Job description

Description

Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations.This position directly supports DISA-provided capabilities and services.

The Leidos Digital Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract has an IMMEDIATE NEED for a Technical Program Support Engineer in Fort Meade, MD. The Engineer will leverage Subject Matter Expert (SME) level expertise to provide program integration, sustainment, and management support.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize and coordinate activities with external teams, providing evaluation and feedback on all coordination efforts.
• Coordinate work across internal and external stakeholder teams, documenting outcomes, assessing progress, and communicating feedback.
• Maintain active coordination with project stakeholders, tracking dependencies and incorporating evaluations and feedback into ongoing activities.
• Develop troubleshooting and support-system training for network administrators and operators.
• Create concise quick-start guides and training materials for mission partners and end users.
• Support formal change management activities and participate in applicable configuration control boards.
• Assess, prototype, and test emerging technologies for potential integration into the DISN environment and future capability enhancements.
• Plan and conduct verification and validation activities for the deployment, installation, and operational transition of network infrastructure and supporting enterprise tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance and provide sound technical recommendations to the program engineering team.
• Research, assess, and validate emerging technologies for potential incorporation into program system capabilities.
• Conduct testing, verification, and validation activities supporting infrastructure deployment, installation, and transition into operational service.
• Administer and sustain laboratory components at DISA Fort Meade, including patching, baseline management, system maintenance, and lifecycle support.

Core Qualifications

• Requires BS in Engineering (or a related discipline) and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. May consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience performing requirements analysis
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer relation skills
• Clearance: US Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting, or strong familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) networks and services.
• Experience with ITIL service delivery concepts and best practices.
• Experience with change, configuration and performance management NetOps concepts.
• Experience with network layered encryption topologies and methodologies.
• Familiarity with system security, design, and architecture.

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.

Original Posting: September 2, 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: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.