Chantilly, VA, USA
1 day ago
Chief Architect

Leidos is seeking a Chief Architect for a 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as Sponsor’s IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management.  The Chief Architect supports existing systems and provides the guidance to build new technologies.  Will lead the teams through the planning, organizing, development and delivery of capabilities for the Sponsor’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains Technical Roadmaps to support customer Mission RequirementsDevelops and communicates technical strategies in support of customer Mission RequirementsIdentifies and communicates Innovations and new concepts to enhance operational systemsCollaborates across organizational Divisions on technical architecture concepts and implementation patternsDesigning technical solutions to meet technical and business needs by leveraging knowledge of programming languages, architecture, and technology to support requirementsEmploys practices to improve collaboration between development and operations teams; this includes continuous integration and delivery, automation, infrastructure as code, and monitoring.Creates comprehensive technical solutions that address mission needs or optimize processes.Ensure designs are compatible with the architecture and allocated requirements to Organizational DivisionsAddress user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate and improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, requirements allocation, and interfaced definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specificationsIdentify system integrity issues and solutions for the full system life cycles from concept to disposalIntegrate systems and servicesSummarize and communicate resultsSupport the development, documentation, and execution of system policiesWorks to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables.Works to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.

REQUIREMENTS:

Active TS/SCI with PolygraphBachelor's and 12+ years of prior relevant experience.Must have experience with IdAM / ICAM delivery systems, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes, Entitlement Management and Digital Policy ManagementMust have experience with security accreditation processMust have experience with the Cloud / Amazon Web ServicesSecurity +, ITIL, Amazon Web Services Certification (any)May possess a Doctorate in technical domainExperience with the Sponsor’s security accreditation processSolutions Architect Certification or designation (Leidos or external)

Original Posting:July 7, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

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