Senior Network Solutions Architect

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States seeks a Network Solutions Architect to design, implement, and sustain enterprise network operations across hybrid, multi-cloud environments, supporting FEMA's NOC and SOC. This role emphasizes secure, reliable networks and disaster recovery readiness.

The position is based at FEMA HQ in Bluemont, VA with potential remote work after a period, requiring collaboration with government stakeholders and technical teams to deliver mission-critical IT systems.

Qualifications

• CISSP, CCNP/CCNA, and multi-cloud certifications are required or demonstrated.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive enterprise network ops experience.
• Experience with LAN/WAN, VPNs, cloud networking, security controls, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network architectures across physical, virtualized, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
• Support FEMA network operations for fixed and disaster-activated sites including LAN, WAN, voice, video, and security infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for enterprise network infrastructure and services.
• Monitor network performance, ensure reliability, troubleshoot incidents, and implement improvements.
• Maintain configurations, diagrams, baseline standards, and operational records, supporting security policies.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Cloud networking

Security monitoring

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12–15 years of experience

Master’s degree with 10–13 years of experience

Certifications: CISSP, CCNP/CCNA, Professional Cloud Solutions Architect, multi-cloud (AWS/GCP/OCI/Azure)

Tools

SIEM tools

VPN technologies

Firewall management tools

Job description

Description
The Network Solutions Architect supports FEMA OCIO Operations and Maintenance services by designing, implementing, managing, and sustaining enterprise network operations across hybrid physical, virtual, on-premises, and multi-cloud environments. This roleis responsible forensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing network services supporting FEMA’s enterprise infrastructure, including Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, data centers, cloud connectivity, and mission-critical IT systems.

Description
The Network Solutions Architect supports FEMA OCIO Operations and Maintenance services by designing, implementing, managing, and sustaining enterprise network operations across hybrid physical, virtual, on-premises, and multi-cloud environments. This roleis responsible forensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing network services supporting FEMA’s enterprise infrastructure, including Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, data centers, cloud connectivity, and mission-critical IT systems. The Network Solutions Architect provides advanced technicalexpertisein network engineering, infrastructure modernization, cloud integration, operational resiliency, and disaster recovery readiness to ensure enterprise networksremainavailable, secure, and compliant with FEMA and DHS standards.

This position is located at FEMA HQ in Bluemont, VA. You may be able to adjust and work remotely after a period of time.

Primary Duties

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network architectures across physical, virtualized, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
• Support FEMA network operations for fixed and disaster-activated sites, including LAN, WAN, voice, video, satellite, internet, intranet, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for enterprise network infrastructure and services.
• Monitor network performance, availability,utilization, and service health;identifyand implement performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents, outages, connectivity issues, routing problems, and interoperability challenges.
• Support event, incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Maintain network configurations, technical documentation, network diagrams, baseline standards, and operational records.
• Support technology refresh and modernization efforts for network infrastructure and communications systems.
• Implement andmaintainnetwork security controls, including VPNs, access controls, firewalls, IDS/IPS integration, and secure network configurations.
• Support cybersecurity operations through network monitoring, traffic analysis, incident response activities, and audit support.
• Ensure compliance with DHS/FEMA security policies, enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity requirements, and disaster recovery best practices.
• Support 24/7 operational requirements during exercises, contingencies, disasters, and emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and program leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to network operations, automation, cloud connectivity, operational efficiency, and resiliency.

Education & Experience
Must Have required certifications to be considered:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Professional Cloud Solutions Architect certification
• Multi-cloud certification ordemonstratedcertification coverage across AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Microsoft Azure
• Bachelor’s degree and 12–15 years of relevant experience, orMaster’sdegree and 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing enterprise network operations within a complex, mission-critical environment.
• Experience supporting Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise networks across physical, virtualized, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, switching, firewalls, cloud networking, network segmentation, load balancing, and secure connectivity.
• Experience supporting infrastructure migrations, cloud integration, modernization efforts, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Experience with network monitoring, incident management, problem management, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization.
• Experience developing andmaintainingtechnical documentation, network diagrams, operational procedures, and configuration records.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, regulatory compliance requirements, intrusion detection, SIEM integration, and secure configuration practices.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with government stakeholders, technical teams, security personnel, vendors, and program leadership.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust clearance.
• Must be able to obtain a DHS EOD.

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Original Posting
August 12, 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 onlyand 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.

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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.