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NEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under NEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.\nThe Data Center Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining the physical and virtual data center infrastructure and operating systems. This includes responding appropriately to alerts and events and responding to incidents from triage through resolution, including escalations, where appropriate. Conduct server patching, including upgrade activities to maintain operational effectiveness for services. Provide root cause analysis documentation in accordance with Government procedures. Provide physical and virtual data center support where appropriate. Document daily shift activities in appropriate reporting and ticketing tools and ensure proper pass down of any outstanding issues. Provide incident notification to Government representatives.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for up to 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders.\nMust be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.\nMust be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.\nMust have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital cable testing equipment.\nMust be able to drive corporate or personal vehicle to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state driver’s license required.\nWhat You'll Get To Do:\nResponsible for managing and resolving issues associated with day-to-day system operation activities of IT hardware and operating systems.\nEnsure effective and efficient operation of data center systems, architecture, and application availability.\nTake escalations from the monitoring team and ensure systems are functioning properly and conform to operational security policies and procedures.\nAnalyze system alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts. Track and document incidents from initial detection through final resolution.\nFollow standards, procedures, and processes for Enterprise Operations.\nWork with Data Center Design team to plan and support the implementation of new technologies.\nYou'll Bring These Qualifications:\nAS degree in Information Systems, Information Security, IT, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 2-4 years of experience.\nMust be a US Citizen and possess an DoD Secret Clearance.\nDoD 8570.01-M: Information Assurance Manager (IAT) II, (CompTIA) Security +CE\nHands-on experience working with DoD networks, including NIPR, SIPR.\nAbility to assist with planning and implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the data centers / network.\nMaintain technical expertise in all areas of virtualization, operating systems, and computer hardware / software, etc.\nEvaluate and report on new IT technologies to enhance capabilities of the operating environment.\nAbility to provide 24x7 on-call support.\nThese Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:\nComputing Technology Industry Association A+ CE Service Technician\nExceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, including long-form business writing on complex topics and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.\nAn entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive innovation independently; have a passion to improve at every opportunity.\nAbility to define and understand program goals and roadmaps based on customer needs and strategic direction, and ensure that committed projects are delivered on schedule by the relevant team members.\nAbility to work in a matrix organization with other teams to resolve issues and communicate status effectively to peers, subordinates, and program leadership.\nPay Range: $31-$36 hourly rate.\nNGEN\nIf 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 2, 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range -The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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