DescriptionLeidos Health Mission Solutions is seeking an Architecture Section Manager, contingent on contract award, on a large network services opportunity supporting the National Institute of Health (NIH) in the Bethesda, MD area.Must be local to the DC Metro area. The role is expected to be onsite.MUST be a US Citizen or US Person with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance level 5 (requires candidates to be in the United States for the current three consecutive years).Job Summary:The Architecture Section Manager position is a highly visible strategic position to ensure exceptional project management in delivery of network services to NIH. They will provide management and oversight for network systems and devices required to provide secure and always-on infrastructure services in a 24x7 environment including all aspects of operations and maintenance (O&M, change management and cybersecurity. Responsible for planning and coordinating the Network Architecture activity and projects. They draft and present project proposals. Work in collaboration with stakeholders to set priorities for the architecture team. The person in this position will work directly with the Program manager, NIH teams and the Leidos leadership teams.Primary Responsibilities:
Provide overall direction of Architecture project activities, manage and maintain contractor interface with the customer’s organization, consult with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensure conformance with project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations. Research the latest information technology network architecture trends.
Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers, organize and assign responsibilities to subordinates, oversee the successful completion of all assigned tasks, and assume the initiative and provide support to marketing personnel in identifying and acquiring potential business.
Plan, prioritize and coordinate implementation of Network Architecture project
Task Network Architecture team to execute ongoing activities
Provide oversight, and report on progress of Network Architecture project
Actively engage other organizations within Leidos on collaboration efforts that ensure that we deliver the best product and solutions to NIH
Oversee operational execution and financial aspects of contract deliverables, cost, and schedule to achieve all key performance indicators, service level agreements, and annual operating plan commitments
Provide operational oversight, coaching to front line leaders, mentoring, and developing of staff and succession planning for the project
Lead staff to achieve a high degree of customer affinity and maintain the growth of a positive Leidos brand recognition within NIH
Develop employee base to achieve high degree of employee retention and performance
Manage organizational compliance within Leidos policies and procedures
Through personal example, set the tone and direction for moral and ethical leadership for the NIH CIT Network Services program. Continue to build a culture grounded in the Leidos values, beliefs, and expectations and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior. Promote improved transparency and cross-group collaboration
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline
15-plus years of experience working in network services supporting routing and switching in LAN/WAN, Data Center, and Wireless environments with at least ten years working in a supervisory or manager role.
Have one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CCNP, CCIE Certification
Ten (10) plus years working in a supervisory or manager role.
Experience in leading teams of 5-15 people and financial responsibility exceeding $25M annually on FFP and T&M contract types
Knowledge of network operation, applications, hardware, monitoring, and operating systems, supporting approximately 45,000 users
Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of management
Experience with network, security, infrastructure architecture activities and tasks on a medium to large government IT Infrastructure project with 24x7 mission support requirements; Network Design and Development; Data Center Services; Site to Site / Remote Access Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services; Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) Services; Network Backbone Services; Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services; Local Area Network (LAN); Wide Area Network (WAN) Services; Voice over IP (VoIP); Wireless Networks; IP Address Management (IPAM) Services; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Services; Cloud Network Services; Firewall; Web Filtering; Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS); Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); Network Access Control (NAC); Domain Name Systems (DNS); Application Delivery/Load Balancing; Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate Management; Traffic/Infrastructure Monitoring; System Accreditation and Authorization
Desired Qualifications:
Certified PMP (Active certification required)
ITIL V3 Foundations certification
Agile development methodologies
Demonstrated current and significant relationships with NIH, HHS or comparable civil government executives and mid-level managers, particularly in IT operations, network, and security services
Good understanding of Cisco and other vendors network devices and software
Experience with ServiceNow
hhsnihOriginal Posting Date:2024-08-06While 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 $108,550.00 - $196,225.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.REQNUMBER: R-00141121All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Full-time