Network Architecture Manager

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently an opening for a Network Architecture Manager supporting AWS Azure Google and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission supporting USAF system resiliency security and cost effectiveness.

Location:

These positions will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston MA) or work in Huntsville AL.

Primary Responsibilities:

As the Network Architecture manager you will have deep experience in designing and securing cloud-based networks and will lead a group of network architects. This role is essential to ensuring secure scalable and resilient connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Youll work closely with cloud engineers cybersecurity analysts and program leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver value to the mission.

• Lead a team of 3-6 Leidos and subcontractor network architects to fulfill the network requirements for the program

• Lead and collaborate with design and operations teams across organizational boundaries to provide unified product and service deliveries

• Organize build mentor coach guide and supervise teams for network architecture-related employee performance hire new employees and ensure compliance with corporate training requirements for Leidos employees

• Partner with other program personnel and business stakeholders to understand requirements for each hosted application and translate them into technical solutionsor update existing technical solutions

• Support the overall multi-tenant multi-cloud environment strategy by supporting development of the overall technological roadmap while balancing support for operational issues with implementation of roadmap components. Design implement and maintain secure cloud network architectures in AWS Azure Google Oracle and hybrid environmentsutilizing network segmentation Zero Trust principles and policy-based access controls

• Oversee development of detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes

• Integrate cloud networks with on-premises DoD infrastructure using VPNs Direct Connect ExpressRoute and SD-WAN

• Plan for network provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues using tools like CloudWatch Azure Monitor and packet capture utilities

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks including DISA STIGs NIST 800-53 and RMF

• Collaborate with cybersecurity cloud engineering and application teams to support secure mission delivery

• Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement

• Ensure alignment with mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards

• Lead reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into architecture technical solutions

• Lead architectural reviews and provide recommendations and guidance on technical/architectural complex decisions

• Present architectural designs and recommendations to executive leadership

• Lead large-scale cloud projects from planning through execution

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 12 years of experience; Masters and 10 years of experience. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• 2 years of prior experience managing/leading teams/projects

• Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment

• US citizenship required

• Certifications: CompTIA Security or equivalent (IAT-2)

• Excellent facilitation communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced mission-driven environment

• Strong documentation communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience working with technical teams in cloud cybersecurity or enterprise IT environments

• Must possess the following certifications:
  - Versa Certified SD-WAN Engineer
  - F5-CTS

- AWS Advanced Networking OR Azure Network Engineer Associate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture

• Hands-on experience with Versa Networks SD-WAN and security platforms

• Experience configuring and managing F5 BIG-IP LTM GTM and ASM modules

• Proficiency in cloud networking services (VPCs VNets Transit Gateway NSGs Route Tables)

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP BGP DNS NAT and VPN technologies

• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and DoD cloud security requirements

• Scripting and automation experience (Python Bash PowerShell)

• Experience in Site Reliability Engineering DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure roles

• Cloud certifications in AWS Azure Google or Oracle clouds

• Example certifications include: Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Certified AWS SysAdmin AWS Certified Advanced Networking AWS Certified Security Azure Developer Associate Azure Solutions Architect

• Knowledge of ICAM integration and cross-domain solutions

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Pay Range:

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