Operations Technician Jobs in Utah
Operations Technician jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where manufacturing, energy, and technology operations drive steady demand at every level from entry-level to lead technician. Large established employers including Northrop Grumman, Kennecott Utah Copper, and Procter & Gamble have deep roots in the state and hire operations technicians consistently across production, utilities, and facilities management. Demand for technicians with process control, industrial automation, and water or wastewater operations experience is especially strong given Utah's mining, semiconductor, and municipal infrastructure growth. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
Our customer is the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services in the 24x7 DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC).
The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector and Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) have an opening in our TRANSPORT / IP (TRIP) NOC for a NOC TECHNICIAN at Hill AFB, UT.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing and training team on the following duties:
Create, update, and manage incident tickets using ServiceNow/ ITSM. Independently triage the ticket queue, provide feedback, and guide tickets of concern.
Monitor network events and failures 24/7/365 using various tools. Proactively analyze alarms, correlate fault information, identify impacts, isolate root causes, and coordinate fault corrections. Develop and maintain a centralized error database.
Notify relevant contacts about network incidents. Provide timely situational awareness to leadership and impacted communities, and communicate effectively with the O&M team, customers, and external leadership.
Support fault isolation and troubleshooting, including testing and diagnosing issues with network elements. Correct or replace faulty network components and coordinate with service providers as needed.
Restore networks and services to full operation, ensure compliance with SLAs, and document changes in the CMDB. Provide 24/7/365 support for outages and service degradation, including rerouting circuits and updating on outage resolutions.
Assist in training and monitoring Network controllers, and evaluate training programs, SOPs, and tools. Provide technical advice and insights for complex issues, and work on projects impacting future operations within O&M and the DISN.
Demonstrate extensive proficiency in DISN functions (e.g., routers, switches, crypto devices) and resolve multi-layer complex issues across multiple NOCs or domains. Provide advanced technical support and guidance to peers, leadership, and customers.
Basic Qualifications:
Certification: Must have DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent) by the start date.
Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Availability: Must be able to work in a 24/7 operational environment.
Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN/WAN maintenance, performance management.
Expertise: Advanced knowledge in at least four of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, DSN/DRSN, Video Services, Promina, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching.
Network Knowledge: Moderate understanding of network topologies, including both transport and IP.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a tech control facility or cyber transport operations.
Familiarity with circuit actions and vendor management.
Knowledge of IP architecture.
Experience in a Telco NOC or with inside or outside plant operations.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management.
Additional certifications such as CCNA, CYSA+, CASP, CCNP, JNCIE-ENT, JNCIA-Junos, WCNA, CCIE, F5 Networks Certified Technical Specialist, ITILv4, CCA-N, CCA-V, and SolarWinds Certified Professional are desirable.
Required Education and Experience:
High school and 2-4 years of experience.
GSMO
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:
August 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Our customer is the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services in the 24x7 DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC).
The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector and Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) have an opening in our TRANSPORT / IP (TRIP) NOC for a NOC TECHNICIAN at Hill AFB, UT.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing and training team on the following duties:
Create, update, and manage incident tickets using ServiceNow/ ITSM. Independently triage the ticket queue, provide feedback, and guide tickets of concern.
Monitor network events and failures 24/7/365 using various tools. Proactively analyze alarms, correlate fault information, identify impacts, isolate root causes, and coordinate fault corrections. Develop and maintain a centralized error database.
Notify relevant contacts about network incidents. Provide timely situational awareness to leadership and impacted communities, and communicate effectively with the O&M team, customers, and external leadership.
Support fault isolation and troubleshooting, including testing and diagnosing issues with network elements. Correct or replace faulty network components and coordinate with service providers as needed.
Restore networks and services to full operation, ensure compliance with SLAs, and document changes in the CMDB. Provide 24/7/365 support for outages and service degradation, including rerouting circuits and updating on outage resolutions.
Assist in training and monitoring Network controllers, and evaluate training programs, SOPs, and tools. Provide technical advice and insights for complex issues, and work on projects impacting future operations within O&M and the DISN.
Demonstrate extensive proficiency in DISN functions (e.g., routers, switches, crypto devices) and resolve multi-layer complex issues across multiple NOCs or domains. Provide advanced technical support and guidance to peers, leadership, and customers.
Basic Qualifications:
Certification: Must have DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent) by the start date.
Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Availability: Must be able to work in a 24/7 operational environment.
Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN/WAN maintenance, performance management.
Expertise: Advanced knowledge in at least four of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, DSN/DRSN, Video Services, Promina, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching.
Network Knowledge: Moderate understanding of network topologies, including both transport and IP.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a tech control facility or cyber transport operations.
Familiarity with circuit actions and vendor management.
Knowledge of IP architecture.
Experience in a Telco NOC or with inside or outside plant operations.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management.
Additional certifications such as CCNA, CYSA+, CASP, CCNP, JNCIE-ENT, JNCIA-Junos, WCNA, CCIE, F5 Networks Certified Technical Specialist, ITILv4, CCA-N, CCA-V, and SolarWinds Certified Professional are desirable.
Required Education and Experience:
High school and 2-4 years of experience.
GSMO
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:
August 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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The qualifications that appear most often in operations technician jobs across Utah.
- High school diploma or GED with technical coursework or vocational training required
- One or more years of hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, or process control equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and P&ID diagrams
- Valid Utah driver's license and ability to work rotating or on-call shifts
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry certification preferred by most Utah employers
Operations Technician Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations technician in Utah?
Most operations technician roles in Utah are accessible with a high school diploma or GED combined with technical training from a program at Salt Lake Community College, Utah Valley University, or a trade school offering certificates in industrial technology or process operations. For water and wastewater operations specifically, Utah requires licensure through the Utah Division of Drinking Water, and candidates must pass a state exam at the appropriate operator grade level before working independently.
Which companies hire operations technicians in Utah?
Utah operations technician roles are posted by QTS, Karman Space & Defense, and Leidos and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's mix of mining, defense manufacturing, and semiconductor fabrication means openings appear across a wide range of industries rather than clustering in one sector.
Which Utah cities have the most operations technician jobs?
Cedar City, Eagle Mountain, and Draper have the most operations technician openings in Utah right now. Salt Lake City dominates because it anchors the state's industrial corridor and hosts the headquarters or major facilities of defense contractors, utilities, and consumer goods manufacturers, while Provo and Ogden draw openings from semiconductor plants, refining operations, and logistics hubs that have grown significantly along the Wasatch Front.
Are there remote operations technician jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of operations technician openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on, equipment-dependent nature of most operations roles. The parts of the work most likely to be done remotely are monitoring dashboards, reporting, and administrative coordination rather than the core operational and maintenance duties that require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a operations technician in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production associate or operator trainee role at a large Utah manufacturer such as a semiconductor fab, food processing plant, or refinery, where employers like Micron Technology and Morton Salt run structured on-the-job training programs that move candidates into full technician roles. Completing a certificate in industrial technology at Salt Lake Community College or a similar institution gives applicants a clear edge, and lateral moves from quality control inspector or maintenance helper positions are common stepping stones into operations technician work.
Where can I find and apply to operations technician jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to operations technician jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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