5G Solution Architect

5G Solution Architect

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Job Description:

Leidos Corporate Group has an immediate opening for Solution Architect to join our Enterprise IT Modernization team. In this role, you will help customers solve their more demanding challenges of implementing 5G via technology, modernization, and transformation processes, and proven methods and solutions. As part of a creative, forward-thinking team, you will help shape solutions to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. As a Solution Architect, you will work hand-in-hand with business development, research and development, and other subject matter experts to develop optimal and differentiated Leidos solutions to be delivered on programs, in proposals, or on research and development projects. In addition to developing solutions, you will help prospective customers and partners understand the value and benefits of the Leidos solution, explain technical features and transformation strategies, engage in proof of concepts, and troubleshoot potential problems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The selected candidate will have a primary focus for 5G technology, applications, and network advancement supporting Leidos customers in defense sector, however will support all business units.
• In coordination with program teams and Office of Technology (OOT) leadership, identify 5G technology and solution roadmaps to improve mission capabilities resulting in increased contract growth and new capture wins.
• Establish Leidos best practices, lessons learned, and technological approaches related to 5G digital modernization and transformation technologies including Software Defined Networking, AIOps, Micro-segmentation, Zero Trust Networking, Cybersecurity Automation, Cloud Migration, and DevSecOps.
• Strengthen existing programs and with application of 5G technology and/or innovation by working with peer Operations teams, Group CTOs, and other Leidos Groups and by leveraging known technology and solutions on current programs and new business pursuits.
• Partner with the business development and capture teams in supporting the shaping and development of technical solutions, basis of estimates, and industry relationships via responses to RFPs, new business reviews, white papers, customer shaping calls, and Leidos' corporate Win Plan process for larger franchise opportunities and to understand and participate in the development of new business strategy assessing current and future skills and technology needs.
• Engage with new and existing technology partners for formulation of 5G networks, mobile edge compute (MEC), and 5G Applications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or other STEM disciplines with 12+ years of experience related to IT and/or systems engineering. Master's degree is highly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of 4G & 5G mobile network technologies and applications
• Experience with 5G networks including 5G NR devices, Unified End Point Management (UEM), Radio Access Network (RAN), and core, network security, mobile edge computing, mobile operator offerings, and private networks.
• In-depth understanding of mobile device based (Android, IOS, and IoT) applications architecture, development, security, and implementation.
• Understanding of mobile enterprise use cases, deployment, architecture, and implementation for 4G/5G private networks and virtual private networks.
• Strong technical breadth and depth in support of the government markets and in particular in government network design, implementation, operations, and modernization.
• Experienced professional in contract performance with demonstrated technical leadership and customer relationship building
• Capable of generating on-contract-growth through insertion of innovation and technology on existing programs.
• Deep industry awareness with leading capabilities providers to enhance our solutions offerings and close gaps in offerings yielding competitive technical solutions.
• Experience as a solution architect and/or technical volume lead on captures and proposals
• Understands competitor/teammate technology offerings
• Ability to author, present, and articulate problem sets and associated solution elements in settings supporting customers, business development, program delivery, technical teams, and executives.
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or other STEM disciplines
• Extensive understanding of 5G Core solutions, architecture, and security.
• Active security clearance
• Network Certifications (CCIE a plus)
• Security Certifications (CISSP a plus)
• Other IT certifications (cloud, Microsoft)
• Experience having worked successful partnerships with suppliers on proposals.
• Has been the lead Solution Architect on a $500M proposal

External Referral Bonus:
Ineligible

Potential for Telework:
Yes, 100%

Clearance Level Required:
None

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Shift:
Day

Requisition Category:
Professional

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Pay Range:
Pay Range $110,500.00 - $170,000.00 - $229,500.00