Ignite Your Career at Leidos – Where Innovation Meets Impact
At Leidos, we don’t just embrace challenges—we thrive on them. If you're ready to fast-track your career in a place where your skills will be pushed, sharpened, and celebrated, then join us. We're seeking a Network Administrator to support mission-critical operations at Creech AFB Nevada—a role that puts you at the technological heart of the U.S. Air Force's remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations.
What You’ll Be Doing :
Step into a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where you’ll:
- Assist with installations, upgrades, and mission-critical support for Air Force RPA Operations Centers.
- Ensure around-the-clock connectivity and video dissemination across multiple secure networks.
- Configure LANs/WANs and firewalls, and develop implementation plans that deliver real results.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, all while documenting and maintaining key systems.
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and complex technical puzzles—with independence and precision.
What You Bring to the Table: (Basic Qualifications):
- Security+ certification (per DoD 8570.01).
- An active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field and 3+ years of hands-on experience. Additional experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Familiarity with Cisco IOS, IP routing, long-haul transport, and NSA Type 1 crypto devices.
- A solid grasp on C4ISR operations and tactical networking.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills—plus the drive to lead and learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Military C5ISR experience.
- Hands-on MQ-9 operations center networking knowledge.
- CCNA certification and/or Cisco coursework.
- IP Multicast, fiber/copper cabling standards, and TACLANE experience.
- Fluency with Juniper and Linux platforms.
Note: This role involves shift work to support 24/7 operations.
Why Leidos? Because here, you're not just filling a seat—you’re shaping the future of national security tech. With world-class training, a culture of collaboration, and opportunities to grow fast, this is more than a job. It’s a launchpad.
Ready to step up? Let’s build something extraordinary together.
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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:March 3, 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.
The 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.
Skills Required
- Security+ certification
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience in networking
- Familiarity with Cisco IOS and IP routing
- Solid grasp on C4ISR operations
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
Leidos Insights
What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
