Network Architect SME

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Belvoir, VAAlbuquerque, NM
Salary
$116,350–$210,325 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Similar $170k
This role $163k
$105k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Architect SME

The Network Architect SME leads the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure to support critical mission requirements for Department of War networks. This role involves architecting and deploying network solutions within a hybrid multi-cloud environment to provide secure DNS, intelligent global server load balancing, and enterprise IP address management. The candidate will manage F5 BIG-IP solutions, specifically focusing on Local Traffic Manager and Global Traffic Manager technologies, while administering Infoblox DDI infrastructure including Grid architecture. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing advanced network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, packet capture, and performance tuning for complex workflows. Required technical skills include expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols like BGP and OSPF, SSL/TLS offloading, certificate management, and RSA multi-factor authentication. The role also requires developing architectural documentation and ensuring compliance with DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocols.

What you'll do

  • Design and manage advanced application delivery models to ensure high availability and security for mission-critical systems.
  • Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP solutions, specifically focusing on LTM and GTM for local and global load balancing.
  • Lead the engineering, deployment, and administration of enterprise-class DDI infrastructure using Infoblox technology.
  • Perform advanced network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, packet capture, and performance tuning for complex workflows.
  • Translate application requirements from developers and security teams into resilient, high-availability network architectures.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical blueprints.
  • Ensure all network tools comply with DoW STIGs and specific IL5/IL6/IL7 security protocols.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; Master's or Doctorate may substitute for some experience.
  • Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) is required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture with a focus on application delivery networks.
  • Deep expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms, specifically LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments.
  • Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise-class Infoblox DDI environments including Grid architecture and IPAM.
  • Mastery of OSI layers 2-7, TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and SSL/TLS certificate management.

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