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Telecommunications Mechanic II

Yesterday Slidell, LA

Description

The AEGIS Sector at Leidos currently has an opening; Telecommunication Mechanic II, to work in our Stennis Space Center, MS office.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier 1 & 2 support for trouble calls related to Cisco VoIP products
  • Meet with customers to gather specialized networking requirements, especially related to the VoIP network
  • Communicate and collaborate in cross-functional teams with Network Engineering teams supporting other NASA locations
  • Participate in Agency working groups
  • Support daily Move, Add, and Change orders in a timely manner to meet contract SLA's
  • Respond to trouble tickets in a timely manner to meet contract SLA's
  • Attend Daily DSR telecom.
  • Assign and Reserve (daily) Conference Now Meeting (CNM) numbers.
  • Receive and process Oweb orders for tenant phones.
  • Receive and process ESD orders for NASA/NASA contractor services.
  • Build line, device, and user profiles in Cisco CUCM to include installing the Certification Authority Proxy Function (CAPF) certificate for new phone service.
  • Build user Jabber and Microsoft Teams accounts and email instructions for installation noting user's sign-in credentials.
  • Create, reset, or delete voice mail requirements in Unity based on work order request.
  • Issue instructions to phone techs for move/add/or delete phone orders.
  • Lock/unlock MAC addresses in the System Configuration and changes software (Putty) for phybridge and VG connections.
  • Update line/switch/cable pair/jack information in CIMS for tracking capability.

Other job duties include providing Switchboard and Operator services for the center. This coverage is a shared duty amongst five employees. Three shifts that rotate monthly provide coverage for all operating hours (6:00 am - 6:00 pm). Shift schedules are as follows:

Early: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Regular: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Late: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Primary programs utilized:

Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM)

Cisco Unity Connection Administration (Voicemail Management)

BMC Remedy IT Service Management (NITSM)

OWEB - Online Seat Ordering System

ESD - Enterprise Service Desk (Service Now)

SDCA - Stennis Data Center Admin

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Basic Qualifications

Required Education & Experience: High School Diploma. Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Voice over IP. 5 or more years of related experience is preferred.

Clearance requirements: Candidate must be capable of obtaining a Public Trust

  • Knowledge of Cisco networking products (Cisco Voice Gateways and NVT Phybridge)
  • Experience with general VoIP technologies
  • Excellent communication and writing skills, including developing and presenting training materials, implementation plans, and diagrams
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Visio and Project.

Typical hourly range for position: $32.00/hour - $38.00/hour. Salary to be determined by applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, market data, and contractual requirements.

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:

July 28, 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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Pay Range:

Pay Range -

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.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Client-provided location(s): Slidell, LA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00187864
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-29T19:07:52

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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