System Architect - Leidos

Description

The National Security Sector at Leidos has an opening for a System Architect position located in Northern Virginia. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Further, our employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development, while experiencing rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Your most important work is ahead.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, then keep reading. Leidos is seeking a System Architect for a large Defense Intelligence program chartered to support the Analysis Orchestration Services in providing governance, integration, deployment, and operations and sustainment of the current suite of services and future integrated capabilities. Our customer provides strategic intelligence, warfighter support, indications and warning, safety of navigation, foundation data, humanitarian and disaster relief, special event planning, and homeland defense.
 

The System Architect (SA) is responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure systems that support the defined business needs and aligns with the organization's higher strategic intent. Primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure analysis of alternatives are conducted and prioritized to ensure the Government properly architects' business and mission solutions using optimum systems and services.

• Works closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment and works to ensure that the Agile release trains are aligned with the organization's technology landscape.

• Define and support the implementation of enabler capabilities, consistent choice and use of technologies, regulatory compliance, standards, and higher-level Nonfunctional Requirements (NFRs).

• Ensure that system design evolves in line with a shared architectural intent and the practical reality of implementation and work with other groups to establish optimal architectures and processes for system integration and testing.

• Support DevOps and Continuous Delivery Pipeline, along with Evolve System Design with the team and Align Architecture with business priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 5 years of experience as a Systems Architect.

• 8+ years of experience in leading the development of complex systems and applications.

• Working experience designing, implementing, and operating in a DevSecOps environment of comparable size and complexity.

• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, including design patterns, models, and diagrams.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve system performance, scalability, and security.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.

• Proven written and oral communications skills targeted at all levels of an organization.

• Strategic planning, looking ahead to the retirement and future posture of capabilities and driving progress in that direction.

• Expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure).

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar.

• Solid knowledge of database design and management.

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more Certifications to include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Cloud Certified Solutions Architect

  • AWS Certified

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA)

• Experience with OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar.

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.

• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.