More About the Role:
The Defense & Intelligence Group of Leidos has an opening for the Navy’s Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) ISP/OSP Specialist in Guam. The SMIT contract will provide secure end-to-end Information Technology (IT) services to more than 400,000 hardware devices and 600,000+ users at over 1,600 Continental United States (CONUS) sites and over 82 OCONUS site across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; constituting one of the largest combined networks in the world.
Under the OCONUS Piers portion of the contract, the Leidos team will provide pier side connect/disconnect service, network administration, and fiber optic cable repair supporting US Navy vessels arriving and departing from piers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This position will be responsible for maintaining fiber optic cables in support of the OCONUS Piers program in the Far East region. This includes providing connect/disconnect services to the vessels when arriving and departing from port. Candidates will be expected to respond to requests to provide connect/disconnect services within the required service target as well as the testing, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of Navy Umbilical Cable Assemblies (UCAs). Document daily shift activities in appropriate reporting and ticketing tools and ensure proper pass down of any outstanding issues. This position may require the candidate to travel to other regional locations to repair UCA cables.
What You'll Get to Do:
The qualified candidate will provide connect/disconnect service to all vessels arriving or departing from their assigned location. Other duties and responsibilities include:
•Operate tools and equipment (including necessary protective equipment) required to repair and maintain UCA fiber optic cables.
•Conduct testing of UCA cables at required intervals to ensure the necessary supply of available fully operational UCAs is maintained.
•Update UCA status in the UCA tracker for the assigned region.
•Track planned arrival and departure of vessels at assigned piers and respond within the required service target to provide connect/disconnect service.
•Track daily activities in the approved ticketing system.
•Assist in the development and update of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for connect/disconnect services, fiber optic cable testing, and fiber optic cable repair for the assigned region.
•Travel to other locations within the assigned region to conduct maintenance and repair of UCA cables.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
•Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of prior relevant experience in the Information Technology Field.
•U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance is required for this position.
•Must have a Fiber cabling cert (BICSI, FOA, or ETA International) or at minimum a cable handling cert.
•Must be able to obtain an 8570 IAT Level II (Security+, CCNA Security, etc.).
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
•Additional preference will be given to individuals who possess both a network certification (CCNA, Network+, JNCIA, etc.).
•Previous experience either in the military or as a contractor supporting pier side connect/disconnect service using either UCA or WPCS solutions.
•Experience with ISP/OSP Fiber Cabling.
•Experience with Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting.
•Possess knowledge of troubleshooting point to point connections.
•Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience.
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Original Posting:September 7, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of relevant Information Technology experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Fiber cabling certification from BICSI, FOA, or ETA International, or a cable handling certification
- Ability to obtain an 8570 IAT Level II certification such as Security+ or CCNA Security
- Network certification such as CCNA, Network+, or JNCIA
- Military or contractor experience supporting pier-side connect/disconnect service using UCA or WPCS solutions
- ISP/OSP fiber cabling experience
- Computer hardware and troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of troubleshooting point-to-point connections
- Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
