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 a Site Operations Lead to support a government site group at Point Mugu NAWC, CA as one of the key members of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for the tactical leadership and operational oversight of the Point Mugu NAWC, CA, driving deployment velocity, enforcing Service Level Requirements (SLRs), and directing the daily workflow of the Field Services technician team.
The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders
- Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time
- Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets
- Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer)
- Must be able to drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot issues; valid state license required
Primary Responsibilities
- Direct and lead all daily IT Field Services operations across the Point Mugu and Port Hueneme site groups ensuring continuous alignment with DoD and SMIT contract requirements.
- Manage and enforce strict Service Level Requirements (SLRs/SLAs) by monitoring the HPSM queue, break-fix incidents, and prioritizing VIP/Executive hardware deployments.
- Mentor and lead a blended workforce of 10+ Leidos employees and Subcontractors across multiple vendor contracts.
- Generate and consolidate daily/weekly operational reports, tracking site-wide ticket burn-down rates, pending deployments, and critical SLA vulnerabilities for Site Leadership.
- Conduct synchronization meetings with Technical Leads to align operational priorities, balance workloads, and identify systemic bottlenecks in the deployment pipeline.
Basic Qualifications
- US Citizen
- DoD Secret Clearance
- HS diploma with 5+ years of prior relevant experience, additional related education or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience
- Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
- Must demonstrate expertise in IT Enterprise Operations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) or similar DoD enterprise networks
- Experience utilizing enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as HPSM or Helix
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Strong leadership skills
- Self-motivated/ self-directing
- Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills required. Relationship building
- Ability to manage and prioritize own work, and that of their team
- Independent decision making
- Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box
- Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels (SME to Senior Management)
- Ability to analyze problems at various levels (e.g. detail level, overall organizational impact, etc.)
The hourly range for this position is $38.46 - $40.16.
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:October 21, 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
- U.S. citizenship
- DoD Secret clearance
- High school diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent related education/certifications
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ or higher
- Expertise in IT enterprise operations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Valid state driver's license and ability to drive to different work locations
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and lift 25 pounds vertically using ladders
- Ability to work in confined, noisy, and data-center environments while standing or sitting for extended periods
- Normal color vision, correctable 20/20 vision, and adequate depth perception
- Ability to use basic hand tools and digital test equipment, including OTDR
- Prior NMCI or similar DoD enterprise network experience
- Experience with HPSM, Helix, or similar enterprise ITSM tools
- Strong leadership, collaboration, prioritization, analytical, and decision-making skills
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.
