The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Tier II Site Lead to support the customer’s computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; as well as, analyzing and organizing corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling.
The job duties of the Tier II Site Lead are as follows:
• Responsible for the overall health and wellness of the T2 workforce.
• Guides, trains, and manages lower-level management and supervisors.
• Oversees daily operations, manages budgets, and sets performance objectives.
• Recruits, trains, and supports senior leadership as well as conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Manages internal and external stakeholder relations and negotiating contracts.
• Plans, evaluates, and optimizes operations to be efficient and cost-effective.
• Ensures that products and services comply with regulatory and quality standards, and that internal standards and procedures are followed.
• Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all operations and maintenance activities.
• Resolves escalated customer issues and incident reports.
• Coordinates network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Determines specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
Develops and implements the following:
• Solutions for network problems.
• Business plans to meet organizational objectives.
• Conceptual, logical, or physical network designs, ensuring requirements are met.
• Procedures to track and report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
• Network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
• Estimates time and materials needed to complete projects.
• Monitors network performance and data input/output reports to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
• Participates in network technology upgrade or expansion projects.
• Research and tests new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
• Liaisons with vendors to address system issues, gather information about products, and discuss future needs.
• Coordinates the installation of new equipment.
• Designs, organizes, and delivers product awareness, skills transfer, and product education sessions for staff and suppliers.
• Explains design specifications to integration and/or test engineers.
• Develops plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
• Prepares design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.
Requirements
• TS SCI CI Poly
• Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
• Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
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Original Posting:August 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
- Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph
- 16 years of combined work experience and education, with equivalencies ranging from a doctorate plus 8 years to a high school diploma plus 16 years
- Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level 2 compliance
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.
