Computer Network Architect in Huntsville

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 3 years of prior relevant experience

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• \n Network Design Experience: Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter domain/enclave communication. \n

• \n Cloud Networking: Hands on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways). \n

• \n Linux Operation Systems: Experience with Linux OS \n

• \n Multicast/UDP: Practical knowledge of multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic handling. \n

• \n SDN / Hardware Defined Networking: Experience with both software defined and hardware defined networking technologies. \n

• \n Kubernetes Based Networking: Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters. \n

• \n Secure Routing Across Domains: Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves., Enterprise Software Hosting - Background deploying and supporting enterprise grade applications in production environments. \n

• \n Network Access Policy Development - Experience defining and governing network access protocols, firewall rules, and zero trust policies. \n

• \n Container Mesh Architecture - Familiarity with container-based network meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and service mesh concepts. \n

• \n Cloud to Cloud Routing - Experience routing traffic between multiple cloud service provider instances. \n

• \n Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure - Proven work with hybrid cloud models linking remote clouds to on premise resources. \n

• \n Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable troubleshooting complex network issues. \n

• \n Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical concepts for non technical stakeholders. \n

• \n Proactive mindset with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability. \n

• \n Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross functional team. \n

• \n Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus. \n

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If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:July 24, 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n

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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.

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Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00\n

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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.

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About Leidos

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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 www.Leidos.com.