[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Chantilly, VA # NOC Engineer Chantilly, VA $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 Operations Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chantilly-VA/NOC-Engineer_R-00189577) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / NOC Engineer ## Job description Leidos is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented NOC Engineer to join our Network Operations Center. You will serve as the first line of defense for network availability, performance, and stability. You will monitor systems, triage alerts, troubleshoot complex routing and hardware issues, and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to resolve incidents swiftly. Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performing with the following duties: Real-Time Monitoring: Watch over network performance, server health, bandwidth utilization, and core infrastructure via enterprise monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and Splunk. ### Incident Response Detect anomalies, analyze alerts, triage severity levels, and initiate immediate troubleshooting or escalation. Provide timely situational awareness to leadership and affected communities and communicate effectively with the O&M team. ### Troubleshooting & Resolution Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity faults (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, servers). ### Escalation Management Document trouble tickets thoroughly and escalate unresolved, high-priority issues to Tier 2/3 engineering teams. ### Maintenance & Patching Perform scheduled network maintenance, software updates, and security patch deployment during designated maintenance windows. ### Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate shift logs, update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and generate network. ### Qualifications & Skills Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of hands-on experience working in a NOC, IT Help Desk, or network administration environment OR 5 years of experience in lieu of degree Clearance: Must have a TS/SCI with active and current poly to be considered Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals, such as, the OSI Reference model, routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies). ### Hardware/OS Familiarity with enterprise networking vendor equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) and operating systems (Linux/Windows Server). ### Soft Skills Exceptional problem-solving abilities, calm under pressure during major outages, and strong written and verbal communication. ### Schedule Flexibility Willingness to support NOC schedule. NOC Team provides 12 hour per day – Monday through Friday – Individuals work 8-hour shifts. Preferred Education & Certifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Relevant entry-to-mid-level certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), or equivalent. May be expected to undergo psychological and medical testing. 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 August 14, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Chantilly, VA - Pay: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chantilly-VA/NOC-Engineer_R-00189577) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Automated Test Engineer Expert](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/4dab18e0002ea64ec1bc/) Chantilly, VA ### [Command & Telemetry (C&T) Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/fe011692892c7b6650f5/) Chantilly, VA ### [Electronic Warfare Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/b6619ab75cde01131719/) Chantilly, VA ### [Engineering Tech Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/034d4aa3e96609759197/) Chantilly, VA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [NoC Interconnect Design Engineer and Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/2b1d394a36edec03d00a/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Program Manager (NOC/SOC) - TOP SECRET Clearance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/d345b10a00983a0a2bf3/) NTT · Springfield, VA, US, United States ### [Information Systems Engineer - NOC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/jobs/8771471cc5b884e19972/) NetApp · Morrisville, North Carolina, United States ### [SR ASIC Design Engineer - NoC & AXI Interconnect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/c59999d31ef049fb7a4d/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Santa Clara, California OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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