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Leidos

Data Transport Solutions Architect

Leidos

. Lead the implementation and maintenance of USAF Platform One initiatives; e.g.

Posted 4/7/2026full-timeBoston • Alabama, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ApacheAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the implementation and maintenance of USAF Platform One initiatives; e.g. BigBang, Kafka, etc.
  • Manage processing services delivered over the internet; this includes understanding cloud architecture, security controls, and risk.
  • Support cybersecurity policies, best practices, controls, and technologies used to secure applications, data, and infrastructure in cloud environments.
  • Ensure the protection of digital information and minimize risk from unauthorized access, modification, and use.
  • Manage the framework for integrating security measures and controls into the design and implementation of a software solution.
  • Optimize system availability, performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed cloud environments.
  • Implement and oversee security best practices, including identity and access management, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls.
  • Support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance activities across multiple technical domains.
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis upon customer request.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures; e.g. Technical Direction.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and external partners or vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance in support of updating and maintaining Data Transport environments and platforms; e.g. BigBang and Kafka.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II)
  • Expert-level experience designing and supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps/DevSecOps practices
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application architectures
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud security concepts
  • Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages (e.g., Apache NiFi)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud architecturecybersecurity policiesidentity and access managementInfrastructure as CodeDevOpsDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelinesLinuxnetworkingscripting
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcoachingcollaborationcommunicationtroubleshootingroot cause analysisdocumentation
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeInterim Secret clearanceCompTIA Security+