Lead Enterprise Architect

Job description

Primary Responsibilities Serve as the subject matter expert in the areas of network and cloud architecture and design activities. Lead cloud and network architecture and design efforts. Assist the Government in developing business cases for new technologies and solutions. Advise the Government on an information technology (IT) system strategy to meet business objectives and requirements. Research and evaluate new networking technologies to support the CISA mission. Basic Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. Experience in network engineering and a minimum of 10 years in network and cloud architecture. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or information systems. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional 10 years' experience in IT architecture and engineering for a total of 15 years of experience. Possess a broad knowledge of network and cloud frameworks and methodologies that can be leveraged to seamlessly integrate into CISA’s enterprise network and cloud. Experience in developing business cases and determining the Return on Investment (ROI) Experience identifying and architecting solutions and technologies to meet business and functional requirements Experience applying the Agile and Scrum frameworks and methodologies in support of projects. Strong communication skills with excellent verbal and written skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or another highly classified Federal environment. Experience with DHS Enterprise Architecture policies, standards, and procedures. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status 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 at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: September 4, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.