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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Integrated Network and Mission Operations... - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $139,100.0 - $251,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Computer Networks, Information Technology Operations, Automation of Marketing, Ansible, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Information Technology, Splunk - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gcvxdq ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience (or Master's with 10+ years; additional experience in lieu of degree considered) + 7+ years of leadership experience managing operations teams in complex, mission-critical environments + Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance + Demonstrated experience supporting real-time mission operations, network operations centers (NOC/NIOC), or enterprise IT operations + Strong background in IT operations, network operations, and enterprise systems/tooling (ESS), including monitoring, observability, automation, and analytics platforms (e.g., Splunk, Spectrum, DNAC, NetBrain, Ansible, or similar) + Proven experience implementing and managing Incident, Problem, Change, and Availability Management processes + Experience leading major incident response, escalation management, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts + Ability to integrate operations with enabling platforms/tools to drive automation, efficiency, and improved service delivery outcomes + Strong financial acumen with experience managing cost, forecasting, and AOP execution in an operational environment + Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive, mission-critical environments + Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive leadership Preferred Qualifications + Experience supporting NASA or other mission-critical, real-time operational environments + Familiarity with mission operations centers, NOC/NIOC environments, or space/communications systems + Experience integrating network operations, mission operations, and enterprise systems (ESS/tooling) into a unified operating model + Hands-on experience with observability, monitoring, and automation platforms (e.g., Splunk, Spectrum, DNAC, NetBrain, Ansible, AIOps tools) + Experience leading FRB, RCCA, and FACAR processes, with a focus on trend analysis, risk prioritization (e.g., RPN), and continuous improvement + Demonstrated ability to drive operational transformation, including automation, process standardization, and reduction of manual Tier 1 activities + Experience managing cost, workforce planning, and AOP execution within a large-scale operational environment + Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks + Strong understanding of enterprise network, infrastructure, voice, and mission systems integration \#HotJobs 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. ## Description Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Senior Integrated Network and Operations Manager to lead and unify mission operations (GSFC & KSC), the Network Integrated Operations Center (NIOC), and Enterprise Systems Support (ESS) in support of NASA's AEGIS program. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of real-time mission, network, and enterprise systems operations, ensuring seamless coordination between mission environments, operational platforms, and enterprise IT infrastructure. The Integrated Operations Manager will lead a cross-functional team of engineers, operators, and enterprise systems (tools) personnel to ensure high availability, operational resilience, and mission success across NASA's critical communications and IT systems. This position plays a key leadership role in driving an enterprise operations model - aligning mission execution, network operations, and enabling platforms (e.g., monitoring, automation, and analytics tools) - while standardizing processes across Incident, Problem, Change, and Availability Management. Key Responsibilities Mission, NIOC & Enterprise Systems Integration + Lead and integrate mission operations (GSFC & KSC), NIOC enterprise operations, and Enterprise Systems Support (ESS) to ensure unified execution, shared situational awareness, and seamless coordination across mission, network, and tooling domains + Oversee real-time mission support, including communications, network performance, anomaly detection, and response + Ensure alignment between mission timelines, network readiness, and the performance of critical operational tools and systems Operational Leadership + Direct daily operations across mission, network, and enterprise systems environments, ensuring availability, reliability, and performance of critical services + Serve as the senior escalation point for priority incidents and mission-impacting events + Establish and enforce operational readiness standards across mission support, NIOC, and ESS platforms Service Management & Operational Governance + Design and mature Incident, Problem, Change, and Availability Management processes + Lead RCCA efforts, ensuring issues across infrastructure, network, and tooling are fully analyzed and resolved with sustainable fixes + Chair a Failure Review Board (FRB) to assess incidents, trends, risks, and near misses + Oversee Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Reports (FACARs), ensuring standardized documentation, traceability, and closure of corrective actions + Ensure lessons learned are fed back into operations, engineering, and ESS/tooling enhancements Enterprise Systems Support (ESS) / Tools Ownership + Lead the ESS team responsible for monitoring, observability, automation, ticketing, and analytics platforms (e.g., Splunk, Spectrum, DNAC, NetBrain) + Ensure tools provide end-to-end visibility, actionable insights, and support proactive detection and response + Drive tool integration to enable correlated event management, automation, and reduced manual effort + Oversee lifecycle management of platforms, including optimization, upgrades, and capability expansion Enterprise Operations Strategy + Support development of a standardized enterprise operations model aligned to NASA mission objectives + Ensure integration between operations and enabling platforms (ESS) to support scalability and mission readiness + Partner with Engineering to embed operational and tooling requirements into system design and delivery + Integrate operations across network, infrastructure, voice, and mission systems to eliminate silos Stakeholder Coordination + Interface with NASA stakeholders, service providers, and telecommunications carriers + Ensure consistent execution of operational processes across centers and service domains + Provide executive-level reporting on operational status, risks, trends, and corrective actions Financial Management & AOP Execution + Manage cost, financial performance, and AOP execution across mission operations, NIOC, and ESS + Develop labor forecasts and staffing models aligned to workload and service demand + Monitor financial performance, addressing variances, risks, and opportunities + Drive cost optimization through automation and process improvements while maintaining mission performance + Partner with Program Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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