Senior Network Delivery Architect

Position Summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Network Delivery Architect for our Resilient Network Practice. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on technical expertise with Mission Drivers within the Network Practice of the Digital Modernization (Dig Mod) Sector. As a Network Practice Sales Engineer/Architect, the role is a critical bridge between technical expertise and business development, focusing on promoting Leidos Network solutions to federal clients, aligning with their needs and driving successful adoption of Leidos Mission Drivers.

Location:

Newark, NJ (onsite for a defined period, initially). Telework flexibility is available, but candidates must be willing to travel to other customer sites and work onsite as needed.

No initial clearance is required, but the applicant must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Maintain a deep understanding of network technologies (IaC, SD‑WAN, wireless, NFV).
• Maintain a deep understanding of Leidos Network Mission Drivers and articulate technical benefits, features, and use cases to potential clients.
• Stay informed about network trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to position Leidos capabilities and offerings.
• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance the Leidos offerings portfolio, leveraging deep technical knowledge and industry insights.

• Serve as the Network Practice Area technical Sales Engineer/Architect working with the Leidos Dig Mod Sector CTO, Business Groups, and Growth to identify customer requirements and propose tailored solutions.
• Direct, conduct, and participate in technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for government customers.
• Collaborate with the Dig Mod CTO organization to create sandbox and demonstration environments for hosting Network Practice repeatable offerings.
• Develop and maintain high‑level relationships with key stakeholders and decision‑makers to drive strategic opportunities and long‑term partnerships.
• Provide consulting and thought leadership to influence client decision‑making and drive project success.

• Partner with Leidos capture teams, solutions architects, and engineers to design secure, resilient, and scalable networking solutions that meet customer requirements, including MPLS transport, carrier‑neutral facility interconnects, SD‑WAN overlay architectures, and wireless access technologies.
• Architect enterprise‑ and mission‑scale network solutions leveraging multi‑cloud connectivity patterns, including hybrid and cross‑cloud networking, secure cloud on‑ramps, and integration with carrier‑neutral data center ecosystems.
• Design and oversee implementation of advanced segmentation strategies, including micro‑segmentation and policy‑based network controls, to enhance security posture, zero‑trust alignment, and workload isolation.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to address complex technical challenges across multiple sectors, applying expertise in SD‑WAN overlays, wireless technologies, and multi‑transport networking.
• Architect and govern enterprise‑scale network solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, client mission objectives, and evolving technology standards.
• Champion best practices and drive continuous improvement of Leidos Network Practice offerings based on market trends, emerging technologies, and client feedback.
• Lead technical contribution for proposal and RFx efforts, responsible for solution architecture, technical narratives, and pricing inputs related to network transport, cloud connectivity, and security segmentation strategies.
• Deploy, maintain, and demonstrate Network Practice Repeatable Offerings, including SD‑WAN, multi‑cloud connectivity, wireless, and micro‑segmentation capabilities, to internal business areas and current and prospective customers.

• Collaborate with practice area team members, client stakeholders, and external partners, including subcontractors and suppliers, to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
• Influence practice area and…