Tier 2 Technician

Colorado Psychiatric; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tier II Network Technician to support design, testing and upgrades of computer networks, including LAN/WAN installation, incident response, and change management. The role covers network modeling, topology maintenance, and collaboration with Tier III engineers on projects.

Requirements include TS/SCI with Poly, DoD 8570 IAT Level 2, TCP/IP and OSI knowledge, plus travel up to 25% and five days per week on-site. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• 10 years of combined work history and education experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification required.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI model.
• Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Valid driver's license and driving record required.
• On-site presence 5 days per week; no relocation offered.

Responsibilities

• The Tier 2 network technician will support installation and maintenance of LAN/WAN devices.
• Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
• Draft and implement standard network change requests.
• Provide support to Tier III network engineers for incidents and projects.
• Maintain topology drawings and asset management records.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
• Knowledge of Cisco/Juniper RMA processes.
• Experience with Layer 1/2 (CAT5, fiber, SFP) and Layer 2 switching.
• Familiar with Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
• Familiar with Layer 3 protocols (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS).
• Familiar with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence; up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

OSI model understanding

Routing fundamentals

Network incident response

Travel readiness

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper JUNOS

Brocade OS

Foundry OS

Job description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Tier II Network Technician to support computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; as well as, analyzing and organizing corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling.

The job duties of the Tier II Network Technician are as follows:

• The Tier 2 network field technician will support the installation and maintenance of the client LAN/WAN devices.
• Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
• Draft and implement standard network change requests.
• Provide support to Tier III network engineers for incident management and projects (site surveys, TEMS, coordinate and install new equipment).
• Perform configuration management functions such as update topology drawings, ensure asset management records are accurate, and conduct inventory.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. (Knowledge of CISCO/Juniper RMA process).
• Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
• Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN’s, Port Security, Thin Configs).
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
• Familiar (doesn’t need to be a SME) with Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, GRE. Familiar with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence.
• May have up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities.

Requirements

• Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
• Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS Diploma and 10 years.
• Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
• Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
• Ability to travel 25 percent of the time.
• In order to be considered for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

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Original Posting

February 10, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

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.