Senior Network Solutions Architect

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Solutions Architect to design, implement, and sustain enterprise network operations across hybrid environments, supporting FEMA’s infrastructure and cloud connectivity. The role emphasizes security, compliance with DHS/FEMA standards, and 24/7 readiness during exercises and emergencies.

The ideal candidate will bring CISSP, Cisco certs (CCNP/CCNA), and multiple-cloud certifications, with extensive experience in NOC/SOC functions and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Requires CISSP and Cisco certs (CCNP/CCNA) or equivalent.
• Professional Cloud Solutions Architect certification required.
• Multi-cloud coverage across AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure.
• Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years or Master's with 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing enterprise network operations in mission-critical environments.
• Experience supporting NOC/SOC functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network architectures across physical, virtualized, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
• Support FEMA network operations for LAN, WAN, voice, video, satellite, internet, intranet, and telecom infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for enterprise network infrastructure and services.
• Monitor performance, availability, utilization, and service health; implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents, outages, routing, and interoperability issues.
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational records.
• Support modernization, cloud integration, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.

Skills

CISSP

CCNP/CCNA

Cloud certifications

Network design

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12–15 years

Master's degree + 10–13 years

Tools

VPN

Firewalls

SIEM

Load balancing

Cloud networking

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 role is responsible for ensuring 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 technical expertise in network engineering, infrastructure modernization, cloud integration, operational resiliency, and disaster recovery readiness to ensure enterprise networks remain available, 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; identify and 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 and maintain network 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 order demonstratedcertification coverage across AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Microsoft Azure
• Bachelor's degree and 12-15 years of relevant experience, or Master'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.

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.

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.