Tactical Data Link Analyst

Overview

Tactical Data Link Analyst

Nellis AFB, NV | TS/SCI

Leidos is hiring an experienced IT Systems Analyst to support the 526th Intelligence Squadron with systems administration, Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations, and Joint Data Network (JDN) support. This role keeps mission‑critical C4

ISR systems running and ensures reliable, secure data flow for real‑time intelligence and C2 operations.

• Administer Windows 10/11, VMware vSphere, servers, storage, and user accounts
• Troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, VTC, VoIP, and networked systems
• Operate and maintain TDL/C2 systems (MSCS, ADSI, monitoring tools)
• Provide Data Link Operator (DLO) and COMSEC support
• Manage configuration, upgrades, patching, antivirus, and backups
• Operate TACLANE (KG‑175D/F/G) devices
• Document work in Remedy/Serena/ServiceNOW
• Support exercises and occasional shift work

• Current TS/SCI
• Security+ CE or higher
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of IT experience. Additional experience and advanced certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in TDL/JDN
• COMSEC and VMware experience
• Strong troubleshooting and networking fundamentals
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more

• DoDD 8140 IAM II / IAT III; CASP
• C4
  
  ISR or military systems experience
• MCSE, CCNA, A+, Network+
• AOC or AF DCGS familiarity
• VMware VCP‑DCV; JICO certification

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.

February 3, 2026

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $

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 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.

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

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