Principal Solutions Architect

Leidos LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leidos seeks an experienced Principal Solutions Architect to join the I3TS team supporting the DTRA program at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will help drive modernization, design secure, scalable on‑prem and cloud infrastructures, and lead proofs of concept and migrations.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, and IAT Level II certification. You will collaborate with government and Leidos teams to deliver innovative, cost‑effective solutions with strong cybersecurity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, MIS, or related STEM field, with 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoW TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience designing solutions for secure, scalable on-prem and cloud-based infrastructures.
• Experience planning and executing migrations of applications and services.
• Experience developing and maintaining architecture artifacts and communicating designs to stakeholders.
• Experience evaluating new technologies to improve performance, scalability, security, and cost.
• Experience operating in a DevSecOps environment of comparable size and complexity.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain certification during assignment.

Responsibilities

• Identify service gaps and drive continual innovation within the I3TS portfolio.
• Lead analysis of alternatives and proof-of-concept development for targeted improvements.
• Oversee deployment of narrow 3-month proofs of concept to demonstrate utility.
• Draft detailed project plans with technical approach, cost, schedule, and risk analyses.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to ensure alignment with vision and requirements.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Secure solution design

DevSecOps experience

Executive stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Principal Solutions Architect to join our Integrated Information Technology Support Services (I3TS) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA. The System Architect will work closely with the Leidos and Government technical leadership team to help drive innovation, growth, and efficiencies within the I3TS portfolio. Clearance: Must have a TS/SCI Clearance at time of consideration. U. S. Citizen a must.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the I3TS Principal Solutions Architect in identifying service gaps and areas for improvement and driving continual innovation to evolve DTRA’s IT Infrastructure to meet current and future requirements Identify and explore opportunities for improving the following areas within I3TS, then leading the analysis of alternatives and proof of concept development that leads to the establishment of dedicated projects to implement the targeted and approved improvements: Improving the performance of site surveys and migrations such that they are standardized, repeatable, automated, flexible, and efficient Improving the use of automation to minimize staffing requirements, reduce the risk of human error, and enable staff to focus on more complex activities Establishing open design principles to provide solutions that operate in a compatible, non-vendor lock-in environment with minimal custom configuration Incorporate emerging technologies that enhance cybersecurity, drive down total cost, and enhance the end-user experience Work closely with project teams to ensure that the execution, aimed at implementing the targeted and approved improvements, remains aligned to the vision and intent of the improvements Collaborate with Leidos Team and Government stakeholders to identify potential areas for improvement Conduct an initial feasibility assessment of candidate initiatives, followed by a more detailed analysis of alternatives Document and present the results of the analysis to Leidos and Government stakeholders through the engineering review boards Oversee the development of proofs of concept, which are narrowly scoped projects (3 months or less) to provide demonstrable and measurable insights into the utility of the candidate improvement(s) Draft a detailed project plan outlining the technical approach as well as the cost, schedule, and risks to thoroughly implement the improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, and 8 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoW TS/SCI clearance
• Experience designing solutions for secure, scalable, and robust on premise and cloud-based virtualized infrastructures.
• Experience planning and executing the migration of applications and services.
• Experience developing and maintaining architecture artifacts, and effectively communicating the Design to executive and technical stakeholders
• Experience evaluating and recommending new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve performance, scalability, security, and costs
• Experience operating in a DevSecOps environment of comparable size and complexity
• Proven written and oral communications skills targeted at all levels of an organization
• Possess an active TS/SCI Clearance
• Successful verification of your 8140 (Previously 8570), IAT Level II (SEC+ or equivalent) prior to your start date with Leidos, as well as ability to maintain certification for duration of assignment to the DTRA I3TS contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience Designing, deploying, and maintaining IT infrastructures for DTRA or other DoW organizations

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Original Posting:

September 3, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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