Leidos

Senior Network Architecture Manager

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Huntsville • Alabama, Florida, Maryland, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $112,450 - $203,275 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudCyber SecuritySwitchingVoIP

About the role

  • Lead the Network Architecture Team, overseeing enterprise LAN, WAN, Mission Network, and Voice system design and integration
  • Define and implement NASA’s network architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with mission and cybersecurity requirements
  • Serve as the senior technical authority and escalation point for complex network and telecommunications issues
  • Develop engineering roadmaps, modernization initiatives, and standards for network performance, resilience, and security
  • Partner with NASA and Leidos leadership to develop proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new and follow-on work
  • Drive architectural innovation through automation, SDN, cloud networking, and mission-enabling technologies
  • Establish design governance processes, including configuration standards, change control, and lifecycle management
  • Mentor engineers, develop training programs, and promote technical excellence within the organization
  • Deliver data-driven briefings and technical recommendations to NASA and Leidos senior management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise network and telecommunications engineering, including 10+ years in leadership or management roles
  • U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for a NASA or Federal security clearance
  • Proven experience managing large-scale IT infrastructure and telecommunications projects, including proposal development and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, mission-critical LAN/WAN/Voice infrastructures
  • Deep understanding of network architecture, routing/switching, VoIP systems, network security, and performance management
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams in complex, high-visibility environments
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
network architectureLANWANtelecommunications engineeringVoIP systemsnetwork securityroutingswitchingperformance managementautomation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementmentoringtechnical excellenceteam managementproblem-solvingtraining developmentinnovationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in TelecommunicationsMaster’s degree (preferred)NASA security clearance eligibilityFederal security clearance eligibility