Network Architect

At Leidos, 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.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Mission

The Leidos Airborne Maintenance Operations (AMO) delivers mission critical data to our DoD customers through optimized network operations. Leidos maintains and modernizes network operations addressing cybersecurity protocols while supporting worldwide data transportation to ensure timely delivery of processed data to our customers.

Your Main Objective:

1. Create IT plans based on an understanding of the customer’s goals and needs.
2. Design and architect routed and switched networks to include switches, routers, firewalls, and encryptors.
3. Provide planning and technical support for network resources and connectivity.
4. Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies including cloud services.
5. Assist leadership in determining tactical and strategic direction of the organization, including implementation of industry best business practices.
6. Work with others to develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and the customer.

Day-to-Day

1. Define project scope, plans, and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.
2. Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues.
3. Ensure baseline configuration of all network assets is documented and configured according to DoD engineering standards.
4. Operate, troubleshoot, and install network routers and switches.
5. Maintain 50+ networked computers to include license management and vulnerability management & mitigation.
6. Research, implement, and troubleshoot active directory, group policy, and DNS.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, or other relevant field and 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
2. Must possess at least one certification that fulfills IAT Level II requirement and an applicable computing environment certification. Must meet IAT Level III requirements within 6 months of hire. Must possess one of the following certifications: CCNA, Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC.
3. Experience operating, troubleshooting, installing network routers and switches.
4. Experience designing, architecting routed and switched networks.
5. Experience with the DoD environment.
6. Experience with NIST-800 Risk Management Framework.
7. Familiarity with implementing cloud services such as SaaS and IaaS along with SLAs.
8. Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.