Network Solutions Architect – ADMS

Leidos

Network Solutions Architect driving IT project execution for electric utility clients. Modernizing network infrastructure with a focus on reliability and collaboration across teams.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSouth Plainfield • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, topology documentation, and system integration designs for ADMS platforms and related technologies including SCADA, OMS, DMS, DERMS, and GIS
Define secure network communication paths, firewall requirements, segmentation strategies, and interface standards supporting operational technology and enterprise integration
Document IP addressing schemes, hostnames, VLANs, routing requirements, and connectivity standards for ADMS infrastructure and supporting environments
Perform network resiliency reviews, failure-mode analysis, and technical risk assessments to support high availability and real-time operational performance
Support testing and validation activities related to failover, redundancy, segmentation, and system performance
Collaborate with operations, engineering, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to align network solutions with business and operational objectives
Provide clear technical documentation and communicate complex infrastructure concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support operational excellence through adherence to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8+ years of experience working as a network architect
Strong background in enterprise networking including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewall administration, segmentation, redundancy, and security zoning
Experience designing or supporting real-time, mission-critical, or operational technology (OT) environments
Proven ability to create technical architecture documentation, network standards, and infrastructure design deliverables
Experience identifying infrastructure risks and implementing practical mitigation and resiliency strategies
Familiarity with utility operational systems such as ADMS, SCADA, OMS, DMS, DERMS, or GIS strongly preferred
Experience supporting ADMS modernization programs, OT network transformations, or large-scale infrastructure upgrade initiatives is a plus
Understanding of secure OT/IT integration, telemetry communications, and grid operations environments highly desirable
Prior experience working within utilities or other highly regulated industries preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

network architectureSCADAOMSDMSDERMSGISroutingswitchingfirewall administrationsegmentation

Soft Skills

technical documentationcommunicationcollaborationrisk assessmentproblem-solvingoperational excellencestakeholder engagementanalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptability