Sr. Network Engineer

Description

Bring your skills and experience to the front lines of Air Force network operations.

Leidos needs a Senior Network Operations Engineer at Creech AFB Nevada to design, secure, and sustain mission‑critical infrastructure supporting RPA operations. Step into a role where your skills directly shape the mission.

Location: Creech AFB Nevada

Company: Leidos – Defense Sector

Leidos has an immediate career opportunity for a Senior Network Operations Engineer supporting the CNOC at Creech AFB . This role provides critical network engineering expertise to a high‑visibility, mission‑essential environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide full‑spectrum network engineering support including planning, design, evaluation, and optimization of network components supporting daily operations and mission systems

• Support network upgrades, installation activities, and lifecycle maintenance for the Air Force’s RPA Operations Center

• Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain Cisco‑based network infrastructure, long‑haul communication transport, and NSA Type‑1 encryption devices

• Utilize network test equipment to validate performance, identify issues, and ensure operational readiness

• Support C4ISR‑related mission systems and ensure network reliability for distributed operations

• Collaborate with Air Force and contractor personnel, delivering clear communication and exceptional customer support.

• Work independently in a fast‑paced operational environment and provide on‑site technical expertise

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline and 8 + years of experience Additional related experience and advanced certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• IAT II (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, and/or Security+) is required.

• Current Top Secret SCI Security Clearance.

• Familiarity with:

• Cisco IOS

• IP routing protocols

• Long‑haul communication transport

• Network test equipment

• NSA Type‑1 encryption devices

• C4ISR experience supporting mission systems

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in team environments

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military experience

• Current CCNP is highly preferred.

• Current Top Secret SCI Security Clearance

• Experience supporting UAV/RPA operations centers

• Experience designing, implementing, and managing virtualized network architectures

• Hands‑on experience with Type‑1 cryptographic equipment

• Experience configuring and managing the network components of the AFRL SecureView system

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:

June 30, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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 .

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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.

REQNUMBER: R-00186478

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.