Tier II Site Lead

Leidos; Gu Oidak (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tier II Site Lead to support the customer’s computer data communications systems, including design specifications, testing, and upgrades for networks. You will plan, implement, and analyze hardware/software solutions and lead the T2 workforce.

The role involves guiding management, overseeing budgets, evaluating performance, recruiting, and coordinating with vendors and staff to ensure compliant, cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Requires TS SCI CI Poly clearance.
• Equates 16 years of experience to DoD education/experience parity (Doctorate+8, Master+10, Bachelor+12, etc.).
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall health and wellness of the Tier II workforce.
• Lead, train, and manage lower-level management and supervisors.
• Oversee daily operations, budgets, and performance objectives.
• Recruit, train, and support senior leadership with evaluations.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Develop designs, budgets, and presentations for staff or customers.

Job description

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Tier II Site Lead 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 Site Lead are as follows:

• Responsible for the overall health and wellness of the T2 workforce.
• Guides, trains, and manages lower-level management and supervisors.
• Oversees daily operations, manages budgets, and sets performance objectives.
• Recruits, trains, and supports senior leadership as well as conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Manages internal and external stakeholder relations and negotiating contracts.
• Plans, evaluates, and optimizes operations to be efficient and cost-effective.
• Ensures that products and services comply with regulatory and quality standards, and that internal standards and procedures are followed.
• Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all operations and maintenance activities.
• Resolves escalated customer issues and incident reports.
• Coordinates network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Determines specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.

Develops And Implements The Following

• Solutions for network problems.
• Business plans to meet organizational objectives.
• Conceptual, logical, or physical network designs, ensuring requirements are met.
• Procedures to track and report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
• Network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
• Estimates time and materials needed to complete projects.
• Monitors network performance and data input/output reports to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
• Participates in network technology upgrade or expansion projects.
• Research and tests new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
• Liaisons with vendors to address system issues, gather information about products, and discuss future needs.
• Coordinates the installation of new equipment.
• Designs, organizes, and delivers product awareness, skills transfer, and product education sessions for staff and suppliers.
• Explains design specifications to integration and/or test engineers.
• Develops plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
• Prepares design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.

Requirements

• TS SCI CI Poly
• Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
• Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.

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Original Posting

August 25, 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 $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.