Network Solutions Architect - ADMS

Leidos LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos LLC is looking for an experienced Network Solutions Architect to join their Utility Technologies Solutions team in South Plainfield, New Jersey. In this role, you will be responsible for designing network and security architectures, creating firewall schematics, and coordinating testing activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in network architecture and a bachelor’s degree. The position offers competitive pay along with various benefits including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in designing and documenting enterprise network architecture.
• Strong experience in developing network security architectures.
• Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise network environments using Cisco technologies.
• Develop comprehensive network security architectures and documentation.
• Lead projects from architecture through deployment.

Skills

Network architect experience

Firewall architecture design

Network segmentation strategies

Windows/Linux server integration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Network Solutions Architect

Leidos is seeking an experienced Network Solutions Architect for our Utility Technologies Solutions team to support large information technology projects for our electric utility client. The role is responsible for developing network and security architectures, creating firewall designs and schematics, building and integrating supporting server infrastructure, and coordinating testing and validation activities with ADMS stakeholders.

Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey. 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.

Job posted June 18, 2026.

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.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available to applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.