Description Leidos is seeking a
Deputy Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager at Fort Belvoir, VA to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOW contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Information Management & Technology Directorate (J6) 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 candidate will be an experienced NOC Manager to oversee the operational integrity, security, and performance of critical network infrastructure. The Deputy NOC Manager will lead a team responsible for monitoring, managing, and maintaining DoW networks, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and DoD STIG standards.
This position is 100% onsite with a requested schedule of 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.***Salary Range: $150K and $160K for the role***Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI clearance at time of consideration.Key Responsibilities:- Network Oversight: Manage 24/7 NOC operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, incident response, and resolution of Network issues.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of network engineers and systems administrators, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Incident Management: Oversee the identification, prioritization, and resolution of network incidents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Performance Optimization: Analyze network performance metrics and implement strategies to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Reporting: Provide detailed reports on network status, incidents, and performance to senior leadership and DoW stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Work with other DoW components, contractors, and vendors to support network modernization and integration efforts.
- Training and Development: Develop and implement training programs to maintain team readiness and technical proficiency.
- Backfill shifts as necessary.
Basic Qualifications: - BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Proven experience managing enterprise-level networks in a DoW or federal environment.
- Familiarity with network equipment (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, etc.) and systems equipment (Dell, HPE, Synergy, NetApp, Active Directory, etc.).
- CompTIA Security+ or IAT Level II equivalent certification at time of consideration.
- Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI clearance at time of consideration.
Preferred Qualifications: - ITIL Foundation certification
- Experience with SolarWinds licensing, configuration, management and monitoring.
- Experience with VMWare, Active Directory, RSA Tokens, CAC Pin Resets, and ServiceNOW.
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or other computing environment certification.
- Experience with DoW-specific cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., DIACAP, STIGs).
- Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and zero-trust architectures.
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Original Posting:September 3, 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.
Pay Range:Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
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About LeidosLeidos 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.
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