Technical Control Specialist

Leidos; Arnold (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technical Control Specialist for USCENTCOM IT Services at Arnold AFB. You will support modern IT infrastructure and sustain secure networks, providing Tier I/II assistance and daily operations to keep services available.

Qualified candidates will have a Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility preferred), a BS (or MS with less than 2 years), and relevant IT certifications like A+, Network+, Security+. Travel to Forward locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• BS degree and 2–4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• One or more of the following active certifications: A+, or CND, or Network+, or Security+.

Responsibilities

• Restore services in line with policy and priority.
• Operate and maintain USCENTCOM IT systems and networks.
• Provide Tier I/II support for tech control devices across HQ/AOR.
• Travel to the AOR to support IT services at Forward locations.
• Open/track/close tickets; maintain Master Station Log; document outages.
• Configure and maintain cryptographic equipment.
• Conduct yearly reviews of circuit history folders.
• Monitor circuits and perform hourly facility walks; document in MSL.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Clearance eligible TS/SCI

IT experience

Education

BS degree

Master's degree

Tools

A+ certification

CND certification

Network+ certification

Security+ certification

Job description

Job Description

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible work schedule to allow for life/work balance; tuition reimbursement and more.

Leidos is seeking highly qualified incumbent candidates for a Technical Control Specialist on our United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Information Technology Services (CITS) contract at Arnold AFB. You will be part of a team that provides an innovative, modernized, IT life-cycle management system to USCENTCOM, including next‑generation IT infrastructure cloud services and end‑to‑end automation. The CITS program provides USCENTCOM with the capability to maintain high readiness rates for an innovative enterprise IT infrastructure on a global scale.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for restoring services in accordance with local and higher-level policy, and prioritizing daily work tasks.
• Operate and maintain USCENTCOM fixed and deployable IT systems to include transmission systems, hardware, and software associated with long‑haul communications systems and tactical network infrastructure equipment.
• Provide Tier I/II support for all tech control devices in HQ and the AOR on multiple, autonomous, voice, data, radio, fiber optic, satellite, and C2 secure networks, assist and coordinate with other critical IT sections within the Division to execute on tasks involving projects, troubleshooting, maintenance, and implementation of new services, devices, or connections.
• Travel to the AOR when necessary to support IT services at Forward locations.
• Technicians will Open/track/close tickets for circuit outages and GO/FO support. The team will maintain a Master Station Log and provide a daily circuit status update report. Coordinate, document circuit outages and authorized system interruptions with DISA and other agencies.
• Techs will configure and maintain cryptographic equipment.
• Conduct yearly reviews of circuit history folders.
• Monitor circuits and networks within the scope of the task, perform hourly walk through throughout the facility to inspect equipment, systems, environmental systems and document in the MSL.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• BS degree and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• One or more of the following active certifications: A+, or CND, or Network+, or Security+

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the USCENTCOM customer performing enterprise IT services.

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Original Posting

October 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

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.