Information Systems Architect Senior

Leidos; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced IT professional to coordinate design, development, implementation, and support of multi-platform IT solutions across a range of specializations and technologies. The role involves defining project scope, plans, and deliverables, and assisting leadership in setting technical direction for the organization.

A DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance and an IAT II certification are required, with a focus on staying current with emerging tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.
• Must possess at least 10 years of related experience.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must possess an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, development, implementation, and support of IT solutions spanning multiple platforms and technologies.
• Define project scope, plans, and deliverables including cost projections and implementation dates.
• Assist leadership in determining the technical direction of the organization.
• Research, analyze, and implement new technologies and standard processes.
• Develop IT plans aligned with customer strategic direction and business needs.
• Coach and provide technical support on new technologies and project management methodologies.
• Interface with support groups on production problems and financial issues.
• Identify and enforce standards and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field

Job description

Unleash Your Potential

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ 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 team delivers the core backbone of the Service, Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) program, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Leidos will support network modernization efforts to provide Sailors, Marines and the civilian workforce with the tools they need to be more efficient at increasing naval capabilities and further empowering the Navy Marine Corps team to compete and win.

Your Main Objective

• Coordinate the design, development, implementation, and support of business and/or technical IT solutions encompassing multiple specializations, platforms, and technologies.
• Define project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.
• Assist leadership in determining technical direction of the organization.
• Research, analyze, recommend and implement new technologies, standard processes, tools, and techniques.
• Create portions of IT plans based on an understanding of the customer's organizational strategic direction, technology context, and business needs.
• Coach and provide technical support to others on the application of new technologies, project management, and system development methodologies.
• Provide technical support for marketing initiatives through participation in proposals and marketing studies.
• Review other system and programming designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technologies.
• Identify, develop, update, and enforce standards and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure resolutions of performance issues.
• Interface with support groups on production problems, technical concerns, and financial issues.
• Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Must possess, at minimum, 10 years of related experience
• US Citizen with an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance
• Must possess an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II

NGEN

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.

Original Posting

October 29, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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 (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.