Leidos is seeking an Enterprise Architect to be part of the mission and help lead SSA’s Digital Modernization Strategy.  Join one of our high performing teams responsible for building the next-generation target architectures, supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month.  We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills:  Strong knowledge of Information Technology (I.T.) Enterprise Architecture with experience in engineering enterprise applications/solutions and architecting solutions on various backbone architectural layers such as Infrastructure/Platform, Data, Security, Network. 

*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!

TEAM CULTURE

Your passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer “yes” to the following questions:

Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?

MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTH

Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find you passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status.   Find your “Why” with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!

Engage Enterprise Solution architects and staff to review the target architectures and solutions. The candidate will continually assess architectures to implement in customer environments and recommend better process wherever it is possible to improve the overall experience and efficient delivery of products.Review the business need of a proposed enterprise business solution and evaluate the need.Understand the Reference Architecture components, including Infrastructure, Application, Database, and Security.Assess the technologies and enterprise architecture components to execute the enterprise solutioning process.Use strong interpersonal skills to interact with Enterprise Architecture teams and customers in support of the advisory groups.Maintain application repository and software development life cycle components.Maintain and modelling of Configuration Item relationships across the applications.Use strong problem-solving skills to resolve customer needs.Technical Documents, Presentations and Reports to fulfill objectives.All other duties as assigned or directed.

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience12+ years of experience with IT Infrastructure Development and/or Support Experience.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

Experience/Strong knowledge in one or more of the infrastructure/platform components like AWS, Mainframe, Azure, RedHat OpenShift etc.Experience/Strong knowledge in developing and designing an architecture.Experience/Knowledge in API, Microservices.Knowledge/experience with ServiceNow.Experience with Microsoft Visio.Familiarity with Confluence, Microsoft Planner, SharePoint.Excellent communication and written skillsAbility to work and learn new requirements as per customer needs, in given environment and timeline.

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

Experience in engineering and designing architecture solutions.Experience with API’s, microservices architecture and serverless computing.Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies.Experience working on Agile projects and understanding Agile terminology.Cloud Architect Certification(s).Any other relevant IT Industry standard certification(s).

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status.  We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.

Are you an US citizen, US resident, or Visa candidate and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.

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Original Posting:April 22, 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.