Chief Engineer Architect - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Chief Engineer Architect - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Chief Engineer Architect Opportunity at Leidos
Leidos is seeking a visionary Chief Engineer/Architect (CEA) to lead technical innovation on a large-scale, mission-critical program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This future contract (pending award) focuses on developing, modernizing, and operating over 40 enterprise systems using agile DevSecOps, cloud optimization, AI/ML automation, and enhanced security/user experience. Manage a diverse portfolio including low-code/no-code apps, COTS (Salesforce, ServiceNow), ERP (SAP), and custom solutions in cloud and on-premise environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive reusable components, patterns, and common services across solutions.
- Analyze IT portfolio and architect cloud migrations/optimizations.
- Champion Leidos strategy and CBP OIT roadmap to executives.
- Innovate with AI/ML to enhance CBP mission capabilities.
- Build agile 400+ person IT organization adhering to Agile principles.
- Implement security for ATO and DHS/CBP compliance.
- Lead technological advancements in IT/software operations.
- Collaborate with teams, customers, and leadership.
Basic Qualifications
- Master's +15 years or Doctorate +13-16 years in enterprise engineering/architecture.
- Cloud delivery experience and certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, etc.).
- Portfolio rationalization and complex project leadership.
- CBP Background Investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- CBP mission expertise.
- NIST/DHS HIGH-impact ATO experience.
- CI/CD, DevOps tools, hybrid cloud, containers, web tech, databases.
- Active CBP BI.
Location: Ashburn, VA or Washington, DC. Join Leidos to outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo on a high-stakes federal mission. This is not for the complacent—disrupt and innovate with us.
Locations
- Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Salary
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Cloud Architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect)intermediate
- DevSecOps and CI/CD Pipelines (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation)intermediate
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)intermediate
- AI/ML Integration and Innovationintermediate
- Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Solutionsintermediate
- Enterprise Portfolio Managementintermediate
- Agile Leadership for Large Teamsintermediate
- NIST/DHS Security Controls and ATOintermediate
- Web Technologies (Angular, Java, .NET, REST, JSON)intermediate
- Database Management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field + 15+ years experience; or Doctorate + 13-16 years (experience)
- Recognized cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Certified Professional) (experience)
- CBP Full Background Investigation required (experience)
- Experience delivering well-architected cloud-based applications (experience)
- Proven track record managing and rationalizing diverse IT portfolios (experience)
- Active CBP Background Investigation (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Facilitate creation and reuse of ideas, components, common services, and patterns across solutions
- Lead IT portfolio analysis, strategic planning, and cloud migration/optimization architectures
- Represent Leidos technical strategy to stakeholders, document innovation roadmap, advocate for CBP OIT strategy
- Define IT portfolio roadmap, introduce innovative technologies like AI/ML for mission value
- Develop integrated agile IT organization of 400+ personnel across disciplines and companies
- Ensure security controls for ATO and alignment with DHS/CBP architectures
- Drive technological innovation with deep IT and software operations expertise
- Collaborate with development teams, customers, and senior leadership
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $154,050 - $278,475 annually
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and certification reimbursement
- general: Flexible work options in Ashburn, VA or Washington, DC
- general: Mission-critical impact on U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- general: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
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Chief Engineer Architect - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Chief Engineer Architect - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Chief Engineer Architect Opportunity at Leidos
Leidos is seeking a visionary Chief Engineer/Architect (CEA) to lead technical innovation on a large-scale, mission-critical program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This future contract (pending award) focuses on developing, modernizing, and operating over 40 enterprise systems using agile DevSecOps, cloud optimization, AI/ML automation, and enhanced security/user experience. Manage a diverse portfolio including low-code/no-code apps, COTS (Salesforce, ServiceNow), ERP (SAP), and custom solutions in cloud and on-premise environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive reusable components, patterns, and common services across solutions.
- Analyze IT portfolio and architect cloud migrations/optimizations.
- Champion Leidos strategy and CBP OIT roadmap to executives.
- Innovate with AI/ML to enhance CBP mission capabilities.
- Build agile 400+ person IT organization adhering to Agile principles.
- Implement security for ATO and DHS/CBP compliance.
- Lead technological advancements in IT/software operations.
- Collaborate with teams, customers, and leadership.
Basic Qualifications
- Master's +15 years or Doctorate +13-16 years in enterprise engineering/architecture.
- Cloud delivery experience and certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, etc.).
- Portfolio rationalization and complex project leadership.
- CBP Background Investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- CBP mission expertise.
- NIST/DHS HIGH-impact ATO experience.
- CI/CD, DevOps tools, hybrid cloud, containers, web tech, databases.
- Active CBP BI.
Location: Ashburn, VA or Washington, DC. Join Leidos to outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo on a high-stakes federal mission. This is not for the complacent—disrupt and innovate with us.
Locations
- Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Salary
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Cloud Architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect)intermediate
- DevSecOps and CI/CD Pipelines (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation)intermediate
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)intermediate
- AI/ML Integration and Innovationintermediate
- Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Solutionsintermediate
- Enterprise Portfolio Managementintermediate
- Agile Leadership for Large Teamsintermediate
- NIST/DHS Security Controls and ATOintermediate
- Web Technologies (Angular, Java, .NET, REST, JSON)intermediate
- Database Management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field + 15+ years experience; or Doctorate + 13-16 years (experience)
- Recognized cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Certified Professional) (experience)
- CBP Full Background Investigation required (experience)
- Experience delivering well-architected cloud-based applications (experience)
- Proven track record managing and rationalizing diverse IT portfolios (experience)
- Active CBP Background Investigation (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Facilitate creation and reuse of ideas, components, common services, and patterns across solutions
- Lead IT portfolio analysis, strategic planning, and cloud migration/optimization architectures
- Represent Leidos technical strategy to stakeholders, document innovation roadmap, advocate for CBP OIT strategy
- Define IT portfolio roadmap, introduce innovative technologies like AI/ML for mission value
- Develop integrated agile IT organization of 400+ personnel across disciplines and companies
- Ensure security controls for ATO and alignment with DHS/CBP architectures
- Drive technological innovation with deep IT and software operations expertise
- Collaborate with development teams, customers, and senior leadership
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $154,050 - $278,475 annually
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and certification reimbursement
- general: Flexible work options in Ashburn, VA or Washington, DC
- general: Mission-critical impact on U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- general: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
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