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Network Administrator
- Leidos (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
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Description
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 **Hurlburt Field, Florida** —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.
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 27, 2025
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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
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 .
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 [email protected] .
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 (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .
Commitment to Non-Descrimination
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-00169430
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.
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