
Doing your job is not where you stop working to get in your bosses good graces. He hired you for that reason. You must work with the policies and rules placed within the office, avoid gossip, and do not complain. You have to be as perfect as possible when it comes to your job. No one should be able to complain about you.
Do not interfere in your coworkers work to boost your popularity and reputation. You will make enemies that way. If you have a great attitude, are nice, and make sure your work is impeccable then your boss will notice.
If you are doing all the right things, continue to do all the right things. Recognition may not come immediately, but over time it will. a good employee both personal and professional relationship with your boss is the most efficient form of job security.