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# Technical Program Support Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Odenton, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Information Systems, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Verification and Validation (Software), SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137981/technical-program-support-engineer

## About the Role

* Requires BS in Engineering (or a related discipline) and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. May consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Experience performing requirements analysis
 * Experience supporting cross-functional teams
 * Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
 * Strong written and oral communication skills
 * Strong customer relation skills
 * Clearance: US Secret clearance required, * Experience supporting, or strong familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) networks and services.
 * Experience with ITIL service delivery concepts and best practices.
 * Experience with change, configuration and performance management NetOps concepts.
 * Experience with network layered encryption topologies and methodologies.
 * Familiarity with system security, design, and architecture.

## Description

* Synchronize and coordinate activities with external teams, providing evaluation and feedback on all coordination efforts.
 * Coordinate work across internal and external stakeholder teams, documenting outcomes, assessing progress, and communicating feedback.
 * Maintain active coordination with project stakeholders, tracking dependencies and incorporating evaluations and feedback into ongoing activities.
 * Develop troubleshooting and support-system training for network administrators and operators.
 * Create concise quick-start guides and training materials for mission partners and end users.
 * Support formal change management activities and participate in applicable configuration control boards.
 * Assess, prototype, and test emerging technologies for potential integration into the DISN environment and future capability enhancements.
 * Plan and conduct verification and validation activities for the deployment, installation, and operational transition of network infrastructure and supporting enterprise tools.
 * Identify opportunities to improve network performance and provide sound technical recommendations to the program engineering team.
 * Research, assess, and validate emerging technologies for potential incorporation into program system capabilities.
 * Conduct testing, verification, and validation activities supporting infrastructure deployment, installation, and transition into operational service.
 * Administer and sustain laboratory components at DISA Fort Meade, including patching, baseline management, system maintenance, and lifecycle support.


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