Systems Architect (Configuration Management)

Are you seeking a highly rewarding job with global impact? This position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical national security efforts at Leidos, a global leader in developing and applying technology to solve complex challenges. Join the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC) team at Fort Meade, MD, where you’ll work on mission-essential systems that must perform under all circumstances to achieve DoD component missions and responsibilities.

About the role

The NC3 Enterprise Center serves as the Department of Defense’s lead organization for enterprise-level systems engineering and architecture for NC3. Under the leadership of the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the team leverages subject matter expertise and best practices to transform mission and operational requirements into effective solutions and capabilities. As a Systems Architect on the contract’s Configuration Management Team, you will collaborate with government customers to establish system information requirements and design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure architectures integrating software, hardware, and communications. This role governs technical architecture while ensuring all system changes are identified, controlled, audited, and documented per DoD standards, supporting compliance, audit readiness, and present and future cross-functional capabilities and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design the blueprint for mission-critical systems by establishing system information requirements and architecting end-to-end solutions across software, hardware, and communications to meet today’s demands while scaling for tomorrow’s cross-functional needs.
• Maintain the NC3 Configuration Management Plan and Baseline, driving change control, configuration identification, status accounting, and audits to keep complex systems accurate, secure, and mission-ready.
• Champion the digital engineering strategy by automating and digitizing configuration management workflows, building federated data frameworks, and streamlining audit and verification processes.
• Analyze workflow and organizational challenges, identify gaps, and develop smart corrective actions that improve performance and strengthen the broader NC3 Enterprise.
• Collaborate with configuration control boards, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders to review change requests, present findings, and shape decisions that safeguard national security missions.

Requirements

• Top Secret/SCI security clearance (mandatory).
• BA or BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education.
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Establishing system information requirements.
  • Designing architecture—including software, hardware, and communications—to support total requirements and provide for present and future cross-functional needs.
  • Evaluating problems of workflows and organization and developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an agile, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• The Open Group Framework (TOGAF) certification.
• DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF) certification.
• Experience with systems engineering and enterprise architecture for high-assurance communications systems.
• Background in NC3 architecture/performance analysis and engineering design.
• Knowledge of National Leadership Command Capability or Senior Leader Command, Control, and Communications Systems.
• Experience collaborating with NC3 stakeholders including Air Force, Navy, NC3 Enterprise Center, USSTRATCOM, USCYBERCOM, Joint Staff, and OSD.

Pay

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. 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.

Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Leidos crafts compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.