Network Architect – SME

Leidos

. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,350 - $210,325 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure, with a strong focus on F5 BIG-IP and Infoblox solutions. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security in network architectures.

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F5 BIG-IP ConfigurationInfoblox DDI ManagementNetwork Engineering and ArchitectureIAT Level II CertificationTop Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

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Hard Skills

Application Delivery Networks (ADN)Network TroubleshootingTraffic AnalysisPacket CapturePerformance TuningOSI Model MasteryTCP/IPRouting Protocols (BGP, OSPF)SSL/TLS OffloadingCertificate Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical LeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AnsiblePythonTerraformF5 AS3RSA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT Level II CertificationCisco CCNA CertificationF5-CTS CertificationF5-CSE CertificationInfoblox Core DDI Certification

Industry Keywords

DoW NetworksDoD Operations CenterNOCSOCCompliance Traceability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudCyber SecurityDNSPythonTCP/IPTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure
Architect and deploy F5 and Infoblox network solutions across a hybrid multi-cloud environment
Design, deploy, and manage advanced application delivery models for high availability, performance, and security
Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP solutions, focusing on LTM and GTM for local and global load balancing
Lead engineering, deployment, and administration of Infoblox DDI infrastructure covering DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
Collaborate with application developers, cybersecurity teams, and systems engineers to translate requirements into resilient network architectures
Perform advanced network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, packet capture, and performance tuning
Develop architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, technical blueprints, and compliance traceability
Ensure tools comply with DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocols
Act as technical lead for the initiative and support critical mission requirements for DoW networks and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) required at time of hire
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline and 12–15 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's with 10–13 years of prior relevant experience; specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required
Cisco CCNA Certification; CCNP or CCIE preferred
United States Citizenship required
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with a dedicated focus on application delivery networks (ADN)
Deep, demonstrable expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms, specifically configuring, upgrading, and migrating LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments
Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise-class Infoblox DDI environments, including Grid architecture and seamless IPAM integration
RSA (Multi factor authentication) experience
Mastery of OSI model layers 2–7, TCP/IP, routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, SSL/TLS offloading, and certificate management
Experience leading technical working groups and directing adjacent infrastructure and development teams
Prior experience working within a DoW/DoD Operations Center (NOC/SOC) or supporting mission-critical systems and networks
Ability to present designs, plans, and analyses of alternatives to technical leadership boards for approvals
Experience with network automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform, or F5 AS3 highly desired
F5-CTS or F5-CSE and Infoblox Core DDI certifications strongly preferred