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# Tier 2 Network Technician

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $73,450 - $132,775
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Confluence, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Data Transmissions, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Junos, Network Layer, Microsoft Visio, Network Model, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, SAP Ariba, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467973129&tx=JK2519FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
 * Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master's and 4 years, bachelor's and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS Diplomaand 10 years.
 * Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
 * Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
 * Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
 * Ability to travel 25 percent of the time.
 * In order to be considered for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
 * This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

## Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Tier II Network Technician to support 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 Tier 2 network field technician will support the installation and maintenance of the client LAN/WAN devices.

 * Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
 * Draft and implement standard network change requests.
 * Provide support to Tier III network engineers for incident management and projects (site surveys, TEMS, coordinate and install new equipment).
 * Perform configuration management functions such as update topology drawings, ensure asset management records are accurate, and conduct inventory.
 * Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. (Knowledge of CISCO/Juniper RMA process).
 * Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
 * Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN's, Port Security, Thin Configs).
 * Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
 * Familiar (doesn't need to be a SME) with Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, GRE. Familiar with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence.
 * May have up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities.