SME Solution Architect

Leidos

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Alexandria, VA · Gaithersburg, MD Posted 23 days ago $131,300–$237,350 / year
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TL;DR

Leidos Digital Modernization seeks a seasoned SME Solution Architect to drive the delivery and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for multiple DoD organizations. This role involves defining end-to-end solution architectures that integrate applications, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity controls while leading technical strategies aligned with WDP architecture and mission objectives. The architect will ensure interoperability across systems in various security enclaves, guide DevSecOps pipeline implementations, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to deliver integrated capabilities. Key responsibilities include evaluating commercial technologies, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust principles, conducting technical assessments, and providing mentorship without formal authority. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in designing enterprise solution architectures for DoD systems, integrating cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and supporting DevSecOps pipelines. Strong communication skills are essential, along with certifications such as CASP+ or CCNP Security.

Skills

AWS Azure GCP DevSecOps CI/CD RMF STIGs Zero Trust NIST SP 800-53 CASP+ CCNP Security GCED AI/ML PostgreSQL Kubernetes Terraform

What you'll do

  • Define and design end-to-end solution architectures integrating applications, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Lead development of technical solution strategies aligned with WDP architecture and mission objectives.
  • Ensure interoperability across systems spanning multiple security enclaves.
  • Guide implementation within DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring alignment with CI/CD processes.
  • Evaluate and integrate commercial and open-source technologies into the WDP ecosystem.
  • Resolve complex system integration challenges impacting performance and scalability.

What we're looking for

  • - 12-15 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture for DoD-based systems.
  • - Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise solution architectures.
  • - Experience integrating cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with enterprise data and cybersecurity systems.
  • - Experience supporting DevSecOps pipelines and system lifecycle management.
  • - Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Advanced System Administrator roles.
  • - Experience implementing secure system architectures aligned to RMF, STIGs, and Zero Trust principles.
  • - Experience leading technical design and integration efforts across multiple teams.

Market check

Salary context

This $131,300–$237,350 range sits above 42% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$148,300–$237,350

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$232,225

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 199 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 187 roles with salary data.

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