Sr. Network Engineer
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Job Summary
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 missioncritical 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 highvisibility missionessential environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide fullspectrum 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 Forces RPA Operations Center
Troubleshoot configure and maintain Ciscobased network infrastructure longhaul communication transport and NSA Type1 encryption devices
Utilize network test equipment to validate performance identify issues and ensure operational readiness
Support C4ISRrelated 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 fastpaced operational environment and provide onsite technical expertise
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors 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
Longhaul communication transport
Network test equipment
NSA Type1 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
Handson experience with Type1 cryptographic equipment
Experience configuring and managing the network components of the AFRL SecureView system
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If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
March 23 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92300.00 - $166850.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.