Tier II Network Technician

Leidos; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tier II Network Technician to support client LAN/WAN devices, perform incident response, and draft standard network changes. You will assist Tier III engineers with site surveys, TEMS coordination, and equipment installation.

The role requires experience with Cisco/Juniper equipment and protocol knowledge. Responsibilities include updating topology drawings, asset management records, and inventory, with up to 10% COMSEC duties depending on site needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting LAN/WAN devices and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 1–3 networking protocols and equipment.
• Familiarity with Cisco and Juniper devices and network change processes.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain client LAN/WAN devices.
• Respond to incidents and troubleshoot effectively.
• Draft and implement standard network change requests.
• Support Tier III engineers on projects and site surveys.
• Maintain topology drawings and asset records; conduct inventory.

Skills

LAN/WAN support

Troubleshooting

Cisco IOS

Juniper IOS

IOS upgrades

Visio

ServiceNow

Confluence

COMSEC duties

Subnetting

OSPF/BGP

VLANs

Layer 2 switching

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper OS

Brocade/Foundry OS

Job description

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Tier II Network Technician to support the customer’s 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 II network field technician will support the installation and maintenance of the client LAN/WAN devices.
• Respond to and resolve incidents, demonstrate troubleshooting skills and communicate with the team.
• Complete assigned tasks within Service Level Objectives/Agreements (SLOs/SLAs).
• 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 network experience (CAT5/6, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
• Layer 2 network experience (ability to configure/troubleshoot switches/routers, MAC addresses, VLANs, port security, applying thin and thick configs.
• Layer 3 network experience (subnetting, familiar with protocols such as OSPF, BGP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, GRE)
• Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN’s, Port Security, Thin Configs).
• Perform IOS upgrades for Cisco, Juniper, Brocade and Foundry OS.
• Experience with Visio.
• Familiar with ServiceNow and Confluence.
• May have up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities based on site and team needs.

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Original Posting

August 25, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 – $132,775.00

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.