ISP/OSP Specialist – Fiber Optic Support for Navy Piers

About the role

Leidos Defense Group is seeking an ISP/OSP Specialist to support the OCONUS Piers program in Bahrain. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing fiber optic cables that connect Navy vessels to shore‑based networks while in port.

Key responsibilities

• Provide connect/disconnect services for vessels arriving and departing the assigned piers.
• Test, clean, maintain, and repair Navy Umbilical Cable Assemblies (UCAs) on a scheduled and on‑call basis.
• Document daily activities in the ticketing system and ensure proper hand‑off of outstanding issues.
• Update UCA status in the regional tracker and monitor vessel arrival/departure schedules.
• Assist in developing and updating SOPs for connect/disconnect services, cable testing, and repairs.
• Travel to other regional locations as needed to perform cable maintenance.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑3 years of relevant IT or fiber‑optic experience.
• U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance.
• NAVSEA certification and/or a recognized fiber‑cabling certification (e.g., BICSI Level 2, ETA FOI/FOT, FOA CFOT).
• Ability to obtain a 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA Security, etc.).

Required skills

• Fiber optic cable repair and testing.
• Use of specialized tools and protective equipment for UCA maintenance.
• NAVSEA certification.
• BICSI Level 2 or equivalent fiber‑cabling certification.
• ETA FOI / ETA FOT certification.
• FOA CFOT certification.
• Security+ or CCNA Security (8570 IAT Level II) knowledge.