Network Architect

Description

The Network Engineer-_Senior supports the SEC ISS contract by designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data network services across mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for day-to-day network operations, including complex troubleshooting, service restoration, and continuous performance and availability improvement. In alignment with PWS operational requirements, the position supports enterprise operations delivered in a 24x7x365 environment, with individual schedules and call-in expectations defined by assigned support windows. The role also provides daily technical and administrative supervision to support staff while maintaining secure, well-documented, and compliant network operations.

* Must reside within a 2–3 hour driving distance of Washington, DC to support occasional onsite network maintenance (once a week minimum)*

Primary Responsibilities

Network Engineering and Service Delivery

- Perform day-to-day activities required to manage data network services, including network design, implementation, and management.

- Maintain reliable network performance, availability, and operational continuity for production services.

- Administer and support core network services including DHCP, TACACS, and Out-of-Band (OOB) networks.

- Operate and maintain network infrastructure components and associated network services in accordance with approved standards and procedures.

Monitoring, Incident Response, and Troubleshooting

- Use Kiwi and approved monitoring/alerting tools to monitor device health, traffic, and service status.

- Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform technical triage, and coordinate escalation to restore service quickly.

- Lead or support high-priority incident response activities, including communications and technical bridge coordination as required.

- Identify recurring issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions through problem management practices.

Technical Leadership and Team Supervision

- Provide daily supervision and direction to support staff, including both technical execution and administrative guidance.

- Prioritize and assign operational work and ticket queues based on impact, urgency, and service-level objectives.

- Mentor junior staff and enforce standard operating procedures, runbooks, and quality expectations.

- Coordinate with enterprise operations, service desk, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to resolve cross-functional network issues.

Documentation, Compliance, and Reporting

- Maintain accurate network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and change records.

- Ensure secure handling and retention of network logs and operational records in accordance with contract and policy requirements.

- Prepare and deliver operational status updates, incident summaries, and SLA-related performance reporting.

- Support continuity and recovery planning activities by ensuring network readiness for contingency operations.

Required Qualifications

Citizenship/Work Authorization: Must meet contract requirements.

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust (or higher if required).

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

- 8+ years of related experience managing data networks, with extensive skills in network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management.

- Experience providing daily technical and administrative supervision to support staff.

Technical Skills:

- Staffing-matrix required: Kiwi, DHCP, TACACS, and Out-of-Band (OOB) network administration.

- Staffing-matrix required: Network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent advanced networking certification).

- Experience supporting U.S. federal agency network operations under IT service management frameworks.

- Experience with network monitoring, incident triage/escalation, and service performance management in 24x7x365 operational environments, including observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, NetFlow/sFlow-based telemetry) and dashboard/reporting practices.

- ITIL 4 Foundation certification and demonstrated change/problem management discipline.

- CompTIA Security+ certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / OTHER

Operational Support: May require participation in on-call or surge support activities depending on operational needs and assigned support windows.

Location: Hybrid

Travel: As required per contract direction.

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Original Posting:

June 9, 2026

For U.S. Positions: 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:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

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