Network Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Network Administrator with Security Clearance
Top Skills – Candidate Requirements
We are seeking candidates with an active Secret or Top Secret clearance who have prior experience working in a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment—ideally within a military or DoD setting. The program is divided into multiple teams, each with a specialized technical focus, including:
Router/Switch
LAN/WAN
Unified Communications (UC/VoIP)
Cisco & Juniper routing and switching
Satellite communications Each team has a slightly different job scope; however, the primary qualifier is a cleared professional with hands-on network troubleshooting experience in a NOC environment. Qualified candidates will be a fit for one of the teams based on their background.

Required Skills:

Mid-level Network Administrator experience with a strong troubleshooting mindset
Security+ (Sec+) certification
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance Candidates with an active Secret clearance will be upgraded to Top Secret during the CTH process Secondary Skills (Nice to Haves):

Experience with Cisco and Juniper equipment
Familiarity with UC/VoIP environments
Satellite or transport network experience
Prior military or government NOC operations

Job Description:

Position:
Network Controller / Administrator

Location:

Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Ogden, UT
Company:
Leidos
Customer:
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Job Summary:

Leidos is seeking a Network Controller/Administrator to support DISA operations at Hill AFB in a 24x7 Global Network Support Center (GNSC) environment.
DISA serves as the provider of Global Information Grid (GIG) / Defense Information System Network (DISN) services for the Department of Defense and national security organizations. This role supports mission-critical telecommunications capabilities enabling:
Global warfighter operations
Strategic deterrence missions
Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
Peacetime crisis operations The position supports DISA-provided GIG capabilities across Transport, IP, and Unified Capabilities (UC) NOC operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct incident investigations for network and telecommunications systems
Analyze network alarms and identify potential or active issues
Identify, document, and resolve network faults
Configure, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain:
Routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic devices
Phone systems, voicemail, Call Manager systems, and trunk circuits
Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems and distribution platforms
Optical, ATM, MSPP, and Promina network devices Maintain optimal performance while ensuring required security posture

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma with 3+ years of relevant technical experience
Additional experience may substitute for formal education DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required prior to start
Ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment
Experience in one or more of the following:
Alarm surveillance
Fault management
LAN maintenance
Performance management Expertise in one or more of the following technologies:
Routers and switches
Cryptographic devices
Cisco networking equipment
DSN/DRSN, GVS, Promina, MSPP
Optical switching
General understanding of transport and IP network topologies Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

High level of professionalism required due to work on an active Air Force base Employee Value Proposition (EVP):
This DISA build-out in Ogden is a significant opportunity for professionals looking to grow long-term careers in the government and defense space. Leidos serves as the primary systems integrator supporting DISA’s mission.
DISA, with Leidos’ support, is executing one of the largest modernization efforts under the Global Information Grid Services Management – Operations (GSM‑O) program—a $4.6B initiative to modernize DoD communications and enterprise networks.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions leader supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health sectors. Employees benefit from:
Mission-driven, impactful work
Career growth and enrichment opportunities
Collaborative teams supporting national security Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Work Environment:
On-site work at Hill Air Force Base
Collaboration with civilian contractors on an active military installation Business Impact:
DISA is the DoD’s combat support agency responsible for providing secure command, control, and information-sharing capabilities to joint warfighters, national leadership, and coalition partners worldwide. This role directly contributes to maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of global DoD communications infrastructure.