NetOps Specialist Senior

Leidos is looking to hire a NetOps Specialist Senior in Barstow, CA to join our SMIT program. The NetOps Specialist Senior will be responsible for performing enterprise network operations and engineering support for a broad range of programs. This will include planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the USMC network on the Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) program.SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of NGEN-R, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, 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.Other responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Designs, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and manages Cisco Enterprise networking solutions.Interfacing with end-users for the purpose of designing and implementing network solutions and design recommendations.Monitor computer and network systems to improve network performance and reliability.Ability to work independently managing daily tasks and organize time without needing close supervision.Ability to work with coworkers and customers sharing updates and solutions to problems.Coordinate infrastructure repairs including directing remote activities to ensure continuity for service delivery.Review root cause analysis documentation to address performance management and incident correlation issues.Work within the DevSecOps methodology to plan and support implementation of new technologies.Prepare recommendations for resolutions to NetOps challenges based on monitoring results, tools analysis, and/or forensics.Assist the Cyber Team employ approved defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g., defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, and security robustness). Assist with the collection of intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, and trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential computer network defense (CND) incidents within the enterprise.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degreeUS Citizen and with an active DoD Secret ClearanceMust possess Security+ and CCNP certificationsNGENIf 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:August 26, 2026For 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 - $166,850.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Barstow, CAType: Full time