Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician

Description

Leidos is seeking an Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician in Fort Belvoir, VA to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician to support mission-critical federal IT infrastructure. You will monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and escalate incidents within federal networks and systems to ensure optimal performance and continuous availability. This role is part of a 24 / 7 / 365 operations environment and may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.Primary focus will be on, handling internal projects for operations, supporting driving time-sensitive initiatives, supports ITIL service area activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment, etc.) and specific tasks to a successful conclusion, operations management, configuration / change management, service level agreements (SLA).

SHIIFT WORK : Days \ Beginning of the Week : Sun, Mon, Tue, and every other Wed from 0600-1800 ET at Ft Belvoir.

This position requires U.S. citizenship with an active TS / SCI clearance.

Primary Responsibilities :

Monitor and assess federal network infrastructure, systems, and applications using enterprise monitoring tools.

Identify, assess, and respond to real-time network and system issues, ensuring timely resolution or proper escalation.

Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting for hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

Escalate to senior engineering staff if issue is not resolved.

Document and execute incidents, changes, and resolutions accurately in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).

Collaborate with federal and contractor teams including network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and system administrators.

Execute standard operating procedures and provide input to enhance operational documentation.

Support compliance with federal IT security policies and incident response protocols.

Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and emergency outages as needed.

Maintain situational awareness of the health of IT infrastructure and provide regular status reports.

Basic Qualifications :

BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience in a network operations, help desk, or IT support role or Masters degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

Oral and written communication for change procedures, and management updates

Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Splunk, or similar).

Understanding of TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and network protocols.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to work in a high-availability, fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Must possess an active Security+ or equivalent

Must possess an active DoD TS / SCI clearance at time of consideration.

Preferred Qualifications :

Technology : Prior experience with OSI Layers, Security, Storage, VMWare, System / Network Admin

Tools : Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Remedy / ServiceNow, Wiki's, MS Project

Certifications : Cloud, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 19, 2025

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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.