Network Architect SME

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Architect SME to lead the design implementation and optimization of our enterprise application delivery and DDI (DNS DHCP and IPAM) infrastructure in Fort Belvoir VA or Albuquerque New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise with F5 technologies and Infoblox ensuring highly available secure and scalable application delivery models across the enterprise network in support of critical mission requirements that enhance the reliability and security of Department of War (DoW) networks and systems.

Acting as the technical lead for this initiative you will architect and deploy network solutions utilizing F5 and Infoblox technologies in concert to provide intelligent and scalable global server load balancing (GSLB) secure DNS solutions

and enterprise IP address management across our customers rapidly evolving hybrid multi-cloud environment.

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI

Primary Responsibilities

• Application Delivery Architecture - Design deploy and manage advanced application delivery models ensuring high availability optimal performance and security for mission-critical enterprise applications.

• F5 Infrastructure Management - Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP solutions with a heavy focus on Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) for intelligent local and global load balancing.

• Enterprise DDI Administration - Lead the engineering deployment and administration of enterprise-class DDI infrastructure utilizing Infoblox technology (DNS DHCP and IP Address Management).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with application developers cybersecurity teams and systems engineers to translate application requirements into resilient highly available network architectures.

• Troubleshooting & Optimization - Perform advanced network troubleshooting traffic analysis packet capture and performance tuning for complex application delivery workflows.

• Documentation & Standards - Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation standard operating procedures and technical blueprints.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all tools comply with DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocols; develop and maintain architectural documentation and compliance traceability.

Basic Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) required at time of hire.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related technical discipline and 12 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Specific experience education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security CE CySA GSEC or SSCP) required.

• Cisco CCNA Certification (CCNP or CCIE Preferred).

• Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required.

• Experience Level: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture with a dedicated focus on application delivery networks (ADN).

• F5 Expertise: Deep demonstrable expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms specifically configuring upgrading and migrating

• LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments.

• Infoblox / DDI Mastery: Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise-class Infoblox DDI environments including Grid architecture and seamless IPAM integration.

• RSA (Multi factor authentication)experience.

• Core Networking: Mastery of OSI model layers 2-7 TCP/IP routing protocols (e.g. BGP OSPF) and solid experience with SSL/TLS offloading and certificate management.

• Leadership: Experience leading technical working groups and directing the efforts of adjacent infrastructure and development teams.

• Operational Experience: Prior experience working within a DoW/DoD Operations Center (NOC/SOC) or supporting mission-critical systems and networks.

• Communication: Must be able to present designs plans and analyses of alternatives to technical leadership boards for approvals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automation Skills Experience with network automation and orchestration tools (e.g. Ansible Python Terraform or

• F5 AS3) is highly desired.

• Certifications: F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) or Solution Expert (F5-CSE) and Infoblox Core DDI certifications are strongly preferred.

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