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Description

Leidos currently has an opening on the ‘Service Management, Integration and Transport’ (SMIT) Contract for a Field / Base Network Engineer position. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the SMIT mission.  SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network. This position requires someone with extensive Operations / Engineering Leadership experience, preferably someone with a previous Network / Transport technical background and working knowledge of a large DOD Enterprise Network Environment.  Manage a large technical team virtually, interact directly with and manage the Customer relationship.  Manage key resources supporting Incident Response, Change Management, Problem Management, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), project sustainment and other ITSM and DevSecOps initiatives.

Candidates for this position are highly motivated and have working knowledge of network operations, fault diagnosis, repair, installation, configuration, cabling, passive infrastructure, troubleshooting, project execution as well as the ability to analyze and interpret numerous policies and procedures. This includes a solid understanding of network architectures and engineering solutions. The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced and mission-focused environment is a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works as an Operations-focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN / LAN / WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN-R network architectures as per approved processes and procedures
• Provides COMSEC Local Element support to assigned locations, which includes managing COMSEC hardware / software assets and key inventories, loading keys into Encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, removing / replacing faulty equipment, interacting with the Government KOAMs and following prescribed procedures and processes related to COMSEC
• Documents work activities / details per established tools and processes; maintains accurate site documentation
• Initiates software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects, Design and Configuration Teams
• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal / replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures
• Interfaces with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral
• Supports network configuration / asset management activities, manages configuration drift, and accurately creates or modifies network documentation to reflect the as-is and / or to-be environment
• Supports Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance)
• Coordinates network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders
• Performs monitoring (health and status) of network systems and proactively identifies potential issues before they impact users; recommends and / or applies corrective actions to mitigate network issues
• Position may require local area and / or overnight travel by car or air to assigned locations to conduct operations focused activities i.e. break / fix, COMSEC support, etc...

Physical Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Hourly range for position : $40.00 / hour - $47.00 / hour. Salary to be determined by applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, market data, and contractual requirements.

SMIT-NMCI

NGEN

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Original Posting : February 4, 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.

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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.

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