Lead Technical Network Architect - Defense Sector (Reston, VA)The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking an accomplished
Lead Technical Network Architect to join our team in
Reston, VA. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply deep technical expertise and provide strategic leadership on a
$900M complex program supporting a broad range of DoD customers.
In this role, the Lead Technical Network Architect will serve as the
technical subject matter expert and primary advisor to NSIN Government leadership, guiding the delivery of services, integration of capabilities, and technical development across the program's full scope. The position includes
occasional travel, which may involve
international locations.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or IT-related field
- Ten years of overall experience, including recent (within the last five years) delivery of capabilities and integration services within the DoD or IC environment
- At least one cloud security certification
- 8570.01 IASAE Level III certification
- Active TS clearance with SCI access based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
Desired Qualifications- Two or more cloud security and/or cloud-related technology certifications
- Experience with CMMC, risk mitigation, Zero Trust Architecture, and DEVSECOPS methodologies (Agile, Platform One)
- Experience supporting a Combatant Command (CCMD) in a deployed environment
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:January 12, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
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