Description
Summary:
Leidos is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Network Architect / Administrator to lead network architecture implementation and optimize complex enterprise network environments.
Highlights:
1. Lead network architecture implementation across LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud
2. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic recommendations
3. Design and implement Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
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Description
Leidos is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Network Architect / Administror to support the HUD IOO O&M program in Washington, DC. This role combines advanced network architecture design with hands-on implemention and operional support.
The ideal candide will provide senior-level leadership in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex enterprise network environments while supporting operions and engineering teams. This position requires a forward-thinking professional who can evalue emerging technologies and drive architectural improvements in a secure federal environment.
At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead network architecture implemention across LAN/WAN, da center, and cloud environments
Provide MPLS and SD-WAN network design, support, and technology implemention
Architect and manage da center infrastructure solutions
Design and implement Cisco Applicion Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
Implement device authenticion and network access control stregies using Cisco Identity Services Engine
Architect and manage network security using:Cisco Firepower Management Center
Cisco 3105 Firewalls (Active/Passive high availability clusters)
Design secure access for enterprise applicions, including Cloud and on premise based applicions:Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams
Implemention of new network configurion on existing Zero Trust architecture leveraging Zscaler:Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
Zscaler Prive Access (ZPA)
Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
Implement and mitige security controls / finding:Block malicious IPs and URLs
Mitige vulnerabilities across network borders
Integre Zscaler with Cisco edge and border devices
Address ServiceNow incidents, implement change orders
Architect and manage secure VPN solutions (Cisco ASA) for business partners
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and stregic recommendions
Basic Qualificions
Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6-10 years of experience
Strong experience in network architecture design and implemention
Deep expertise in networking technologies (routing, switching, security, firewall, load balancers, VPN, NAC, and da center fabrics)
Experience with enterprise security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks
Experience supporting federal or large enterprise environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills
Advanced network troubleshooting skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent oral and written communicion skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to collabore effectively across multiple teams/functions.
Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency.
Clearance Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
United Stes Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualificions
Cisco Certified network Associe
Cisco Certified Network Professional (Enterprise, Security)
Ability to think critically about processes and make recommendions for improvement.
Strong collaborion, prioritizion, and adaptability skills.
Ability to effectively communice with all organizional levels.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the stus quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 15, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipes th this job requisition will remain open for least 3 days with an anticiped close de of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting de as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compension or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, educion, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market da, 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 innovions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximely $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more informion, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Th's why we craft compension packages th reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compension, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Discriminion
All qualified applicants will receive considerion for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, nional origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic informion, pregnancy, family structure, marital stus, ancestry, domestic partner stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, veteran or military stus, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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