The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help maintain customer mission operations. In this mission, we provide comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, forensic, and program management support.
Primary Responsibilities
As the Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations, you ensure availability of Systems, Application, Infrastructure, and Data required to execute mission requirements in line with Service Level Agreements. You manage Tier 0, Tier 1, and Tier 2 Service Desk Support for all designated systems and services, including NOC and SOC operations, on a 24/7 hours basis. You provide continuous analysis of security events and trends to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats to the customer environment as required and support on-call global operational support for the Command and Control (C2) Ops Center, including monitoring and initial response capabilities for Incident Response. You coordinate with Government and Contractor personnel as needed to operate and maintain customer networks securely.
Basic Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
TS/SCI clearance eligible.
BA/BS or equivalent experience and 10+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 8+ years of prior relevant experience
Experience in supporting and managing/leading Help Desk, NOC, and SOC operations.
Experience with Incident Response and Recovery Operations
Experience managing a 24/7 shift schedule
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting IT and Data Operations at a DoD/DoW or Federal Government Agency/Organization.
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Original Posting:May 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
- TS/SCI clearance eligibility
- BA/BS or equivalent experience with 10+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 8+ years
- Experience managing Help Desk, NOC, and SOC operations
- Experience with Incident Response and Recovery Operations
- Experience managing a 24/7 shift schedule
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.
Leidos Insights
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.
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