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Leidos Inc lists this Operations Support Technician - Technical Writer - Command and Control opportunity in norfolk, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, 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.
At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.
Leidos is seeking an Operations Support Technician to support the Service Desk in Norfolk, VA. The candidate will serve as an escalation point for the Tier I and II technical Service Desk, providing software, hardware and network problem resolution for clients. Will interact with other team members, such as network services, software engineering, and applications development to restore services and identify and correct emerging issues.
Primary Responsibilities
Monitor incoming Customer Contact traffic to ensure Service Desk Service Level Requirements (SLRs) are met
Proactively monitor all agents in the Call Management System
Liaises with other departments to assist in resolving outages or degradations in service
Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 and Tier 2 agents to report suspected network outages
Maintain and broadcast outage information on both the phone system and the Knowledge Center
Responsible for creation and maintenance of detailed operational reporting, deliverable on a scheduled and ad hoc basis
Performs process analysis to identify dynamic solutions to operational challenges
Thorough understanding of service desk processes and documentation requirements
Provides guidance and mentoring to launch self-serve reporting for internal customers
Responsible for performing ad hoc general and project-specific tasks involved in the support of the service desk
Collaborate with colleagues and other work groups to gather and vet data to ensure accuracy of deliverables
Basic Qualifications
US Citizen
DoD Secret Clearance
High School diploma and 4 years of experience, additional related education or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience
Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification (6 month waiver may be possible)
Must demonstrate expertise in IT Enterprise Operations
Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 11
Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar Service/Help Desk ticket management software
Basic network troubleshooting skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
General understanding of Service Desk Hierarchy
Familiarity with computer technology
Knowledgeable in call routing and case management processes as well as case logging systems and obligation systems
Understands internal processes and tools
Knowledge of Knowledge Management Systems and appropriate documentation to the system
Microsoft AZ-900 modules already completed or plan to obtain within 6-12 months
Pay Range : $27-8/hr.
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.
NGEN
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:
September 24, 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 - 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
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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.
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