Mission-Critical NC3 Systems Architect

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Architect for the NC3 Enterprise Center at Fort Meade, MD. You will translate high-stakes mission requirements into actionable strategies, ensuring integrity and modernization of critical C2 infrastructure.

You will partner with senior defense stakeholders to drive enterprise standards, governance, and digital transformation, delivering documentation, roadmaps, and analyses to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance (mandatory).
• BS or BA in Engineering, Computer Science, or educational equivalent.
• 5+ years experience spanning software analysis, systems engineering, and information management.
• Proven ability to define requirements and develop system specifications for engineers.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical docs and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive System Integrity—analyze changes, technologies, and requests to ensure CM and standards compliance.
• Author Enterprise Standards—develop and publish system standards, CM plans, roadmaps, and governance reports.
• Champion Strategic Technical Decisions—provide SME support to government on processes, acceptance criteria, and standards.
• Orchestrate Stakeholder Collaboration—facilitate governance, coordinate with stakeholders, present findings and recommendations.
• Accelerate Digital Transformation—integrate data sources and support automation of audit and verification processes.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication

Agile mindset

Education

BS or BA in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Architect for the NC3 Enterprise Center at Fort Meade, MD. You will translate high-stakes mission requirements into actionable strategies, ensuring integrity and modernization of critical C2 infrastructure.

You will partner with senior defense stakeholders to drive enterprise standards, governance, and digital transformation, delivering documentation, roadmaps, and analyses to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.