Network Solutions Architect - ADMS

Leidos; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Network Solutions Architect based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, to lead IT projects for an electric utility client. The role focuses on architecting network infrastructure, developing security architectures, and ensuring project compliance.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in network architecture. The position requires onsite work three days a week and offers a salary between $155,000 and $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a network architect with enterprise network design.
• Experience designing firewall architectures and network segmentation.
• Experience coordinating deployment and validation activities across teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design new enterprise network environments.
• Develop comprehensive network security architectures and standards.
• Coordinate infrastructure integration activities across technical teams.
• Lead modernization projects and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Network architecture design

Firewall architecture design

Server environment integration

Cybersecurity frameworks

Testing and validation coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

8+ years experience as a network architect

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Network Solutions Architect who will support large information technology projects for our Utility Technologies Solutions team. The role focuses on driving the execution and delivery of IT projects for an electric utility client while adhering to Leidos’ Mission, Vision, and Values.

This position will support a major Utility Hardware Upgrade initiative focused on modernizing network infrastructure and improving real‑time operational reliability. The architect will develop network and security architectures, create firewall designs and schematics, build and integrate supporting server infrastructure, and coordinate testing and validation activities with ADMS stakeholders.

Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey. Qualified candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be able to work onsite at client offices three days per week.

Salary: $155,000 to $175,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design new enterprise network environments utilizing Cisco routing, switching, and security technologies.
• Develop comprehensive network security architectures, standards, and implementation roadmaps.
• Design and document firewall architectures, security zones, access control policies, and network segmentation strategies.
• Create detailed network diagrams, firewall schematics, data flow diagrams, and implementation documentation.
• Lead greenfield and modernization projects from architecture through deployment.
• Build, configure, and integrate supporting server infrastructure required for network and security solutions.
• Coordinate infrastructure integration activities across network, server, cybersecurity, and application teams.
• Support deployment and commissioning of operational technology (OT) and ADMS environments.
• Develop test plans, validation procedures, and implementation strategies for network and security solutions.
• Coordinate system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and operational readiness activities with ADMS teams.
• Perform security assessments, risk analysis, and architecture reviews to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting, cutovers, and production implementations.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineering teams, cybersecurity teams, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support operational excellence through adherence to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8+ years of experience working as a network architect with experience in designing and documenting enterprise network architecture. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong experience designing firewall architectures and network segmentation strategies.
• Experience building and integrating Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience developing network architecture diagrams and technical design documentation.
• Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity frameworks and secure network design principles.
• Experience coordinating testing, deployment, and validation activities across multiple technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with utility operational systems such as ADMS, SCADA, OMS, DMS, DERMS, or GIS.
• Understanding of secure OT/IT integration, telemetry communications, and grid operations environments.
• Experience with high‑availability architectures, disaster recovery, and resilient network design.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP, IEC 62443, or other critical infrastructure security standards.
• Prior experience working within utilities or other highly regulated industries preferred.

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.