Enterprise Architect/Systems Engineer

Leidos

$131K — $237K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.
  • BS degree with 12 - 15 years or Master's with 10 - 13 years of relevant experience; doctorate acceptable.
  • Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or Systems Engineer.
  • Strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks like UAF, TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF.
  • Familiarity with SysML or UML and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Develop IT enterprise architecture that highlights critical capabilities and risks.
  • Document the 'as-is' state of the client's IT enterprise across organizations.
  • Define the 'to-be' state in alignment with the client’s vision.
  • Create a transition plan to guide the evolution of the enterprise architecture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers and analysts.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and investment options.
  • Flexible work arrangements and potential telecommuting options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: Leidos is seeking an experienced, results oriented Information Technology (IT) Enterprise Architect or Systems Engineer to join our team in the Bethesda, Maryland area. You will play a critical role in documenting and shaping our client's IT enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with the client's vision of driving interoperability across organizations.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Develop an IT enterprise architecture that provides client stakeholders awareness of critical capabilities, dependencies, and mission critical impacts and risks. This includes developing the:
  • Enterprise Architecture Baseline - discover and capture the "as-is" state of the client's IT enterprise as it exists across multiple organizations throughout the enterprise.
  • Enterprise Architecture Future State - work in alignment with the client's vision to capture the "to be" state of the client's IT enterprise.
  • Enterprise Architecture Transition Plan - create the guidance and architecture artifacts to incrementally transition the client's enterprise architecture from the as-is state to the future state.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including content providers, content consumers, developers, engineers, and business analysts.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
  • BS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
  • Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., UAF, TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF).
  • Familiarity with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Five or more years of experience working with or in the Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Rational Rhapsody, Cameo, Genesys, etc.).


Original Posting:
May 19, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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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