Network Security Operations Specialist

Description Network Specialist – Drive Mission‑Critical Network Operations Leidos is seeking a Network Specialist to support a high‑impact, undisclosed network operations program. In this role, you’ll be at the center of real‑time mission operations—supporting core network infrastructure, resolving complex technical issues, and strengthening operator readiness. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and want your expertise to directly influence mission success, this is the opportunity to step up and lead. This position blends hands‑on technical work, operational leadership, and mentorship, making you a key force behind the reliability and performance of a mission‑essential network. What You’ll Do As a technical leader on the operations floor, you’ll provide advanced network support, guide operators, and collaborate with engineering teams to keep mission systems secure, stable, and optimized. Your responsibilities include: Serving as the primary network support specialist , diagnosing and resolving complex issues affecting systems and networks Managing and maintaining Juniper and Cisco networking systems Training and mentoring operators , ensuring they are confident, capable, and mission‑ready Partnering with program leadership to deliver updates, insights, and recommendations Implementing network changes and optimizations to improve performance and reliability Collaborating with Tier 3 engineering on deployment changes for production network devices Staying current on emerging technologies and best practices in networking and communications This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where your expertise directly strengthens mission operations. ⭐ Preferred Qualifications These skills will help you stand out: Industry certifications (Juniper, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, etc.) Experience configuring and optimizing Juniper Session Smart Routers Experience with TACLANEs and network encryption devices Familiarity with mission‑environment operational support procedures Why This Role Matters You’ll be a critical part of a team that keeps mission‑essential networks running at peak performance. Your expertise will empower operators, strengthen system resilience, and help drive continuous improvement across the program. This is your chance to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day. 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: March 26, 2026 Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 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 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. 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