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Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations

Leidos
Full Timemid
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, US$131k – $237kPosted 7 weeks ago

Role Overview

Leidos is hiring a Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations. This is a full-time role in Linthicum Heights. Part of Leidos's Security hiring. The posted range is $131k to $237k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

This role offers $131k-$237k. The median for Mid-level Security roles is $80k-$122k (based on 137 listings). 83% above median.

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Job Description

The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help maintain customer mission operations. In this mission, we provide comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, forensic, and program management support.

Primary Responsibilities

As the Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations, you ensure availability of Systems, Application, Infrastructure, and Data required to execute mission requirements in line with Service Level Agreements. You manage Tier 0, Tier 1, and Tier 2 Service Desk Support for all designated systems and services, including NOC and SOC operations, on a 24/7 hours basis. You provide continuous analysis of security events and trends to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats to the customer environment as required and support on-call global operational support for the Command and Control (C2) Ops Center, including monitoring and initial response capabilities for Incident Response. You coordinate with Government and Contractor personnel as needed to operate and maintain customer networks securely.

Basic Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

  • TS/SCI clearance eligible.
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience and 10+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 8+ years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience in supporting and managing/leading Help Desk, NOC, and SOC operations.
  • Experience with Incident Response and Recovery Operations
  • Experience managing a 24/7 shift schedule

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting IT and Data Operations at a DoD/DoW or Federal Government Agency/Organization.

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.

Original Posting:May 7, 2026

For 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.

Pay Range:Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations position at Leidos?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Leidos. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations position at Leidos located?

This position is based in Linthicum Heights. Leidos has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

How much does the Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations role at Leidos pay?

Leidos has posted a compensation range of $131k to $237k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Technical Lead - IT & Data Operations role at Leidos posted?

This role was posted on May 9, 2026 (49 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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