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$92k–$167k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health and Wellness Programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement
Posted 55d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead daily contractor operations for the Joint Fires Network (JFN) NOC, ensuring compliance with DoD policies and DISA guidance. Oversee network performance, resolve service disruptions, and serve as the primary liaison between DISA stakeholders and technical teams.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience (or Master's with 3+), including 2+ years of leadership experience. Must possess an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
Full job description
Our customer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), acts as the provider of Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of War (DoW) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services in our 24x7 Joint Fires Network (JFN) NOC often working in tandem with our Transport, IP, SATCOM, and/or Unified Capabilities (UC) NOCs.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead daily contractor operations and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned tasks, staffing, and performance management.
Ensure compliance with JFN documentation, DoW policies, DISA guidance, local TTPs, and Watch Officer procedures.
Represent the JFN NOC in meetings and working groups, assessing operational impacts of proposed changes and initiatives.
Serve as liaison with DISA stakeholders to maintain awareness of operational requirements and priorities.
Oversee network operations supporting customer programs across the DISA Enterprise Network.
Analyze requirements, system architectures, and operational issues to resolve network outages and service disruptions.
Provide technical guidance and communicate network-related issues and solutions to customers and senior leadership.
Monitor network performance, verify system configurations, and respond to alarms and incidents.
Utilize ticketing systems to track, manage, and resolve customer issues.
Manage program execution, team performance, and contract deliverables to meet mission objectives.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and configuration management records.
Identify process improvements and recommend solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
Assign and supervise contractor personnel while ensuring successful execution of technical and operational tasks.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. 2+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or technical operations.
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
Understanding of JFN architecture and signal flow.
Working knowledge of transport and IP network topologies.
Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DISA operations, network management, or communications infrastructure.
Prior experience leading contractor teams in a government or Department of Defense environment.
Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM/JIRA) tools, incident management processes, and operational reporting.
Experience briefing senior government officials and executive-level stakeholders.
Knowledge of network monitoring, performance management, and configuration management best practices.
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:
June 17, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
570,516
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.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers' missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Offices: 1750 Presidents St, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA 20190, US · 1145 N 2nd St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, US · 9600 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759, US · 221 3rd St, Newport, RI 02840, US
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