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# Lead Enterprise Architect

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Network Architecture, Scrum Methodology, IT Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9116682/lead-enterprise-architect

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
 * Experience in network engineering and a minimum of 10 years in network and cloud architecture.
 * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or information systems. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional 10 years' experience in IT architecture and engineering for a total of 15 years of experience.
 * Possess a broad knowledge of network and cloud frameworks and methodologies that can be leveraged to seamlessly integrate into CISA's enterprise network and cloud.
 * Experience in developing business cases and determining the Return on Investment (ROI)
 * Experience identifying and architecting solutions and technologies to meet business and functional requirements
 * Experience applying the Agile and Scrum frameworks and methodologies in support of projects.
 * Strong communication skills with excellent verbal and written skills.

Preferred Qualifications. List additional skills and experience that are "nice to have" but not required.

 * Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or another highly classified Federal environment.
 * Experience with DHS Enterprise Architecture policies, standards, and procedures.

## Description

* Serve as the subject matter expert in the areas of network and cloud architecture and design activities.
 * Lead cloud and network architecture and design efforts.
 * Assist the Government in developing business cases for new technologies and solutions.
 * Advise the Government on an information technology (IT) system strategy to meet business objectives and requirements.
 * Research and evaluate new networking technologies to support the CISA mission.


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