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Senior Migration Architect

Senior Migration Architect

Leidos IncAlexandria, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

At Leidos, we're more than a technology company-we're a trusted partner pioneering the future of defense and intelligence. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a common mission : empowering our customers to succeed in their most critical operations. Guided by integrity, committed to our communities, and driven to build a sustainable future, we deliver solutions that make a real impact.

Within our Digital Modernization sector , we're leading the charge in next-generation technology-designing advanced capabilities in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. These are the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure and resilient.

We're seeking a Senior Migration Architect to lead cloud transformation efforts for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA . You'll define the strategic roadmap for migrating critical capabilities that support mission-critical Coast Guard operations to cloud infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities :

Cloud Migration & Modernization

  • Lead complex migration projects from planning through execution.
  • Assess legacy systems for cloud readiness and design modernization strategies (e.g., containerization, microservices).
  • Develop migration methodologies that minimize disruption and ensure smooth onboarding.
  • Optimize performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of applications in cloud environments.

Strategic Architecture & Design

  • Architect scalable, resilient, and secure solutions on AWS and Azure.
  • Define cloud strategy, roadmaps, reference architectures, and technical standards.
  • Guide architectural reviews and provide expert recommendations on technical decisions.
  • Technical Leadership

  • Serve as the primary authority on migrating legacy and on-prem systems to the cloud.
  • Mentor and guide technical teams throughout migration efforts.
  • Promote DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure as code.
  • Security, Compliance & Cost Management

  • Implement zero-trust security principles and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud spend through cost management strategies.
  • Balance performance, security, and financial efficiency in solution design.
  • Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into cloud solutions.
  • Work cross-functionally with development, operations, and security teams.
  • Present designs and roadmaps to leadership and maintain technical documentation
  • Consulting & Project Management

  • Align cloud solutions with business objectives and ROI goals.
  • Manage large-scale projects using Agile / Scrum, with risk and change management expertise.
  • Support vendor negotiations, contracts, and IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
  • Basic Qualifications :

  • Requires BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • 8+ years of hands-on cloud architecture and implementation experience
  • 4+ years of experience with both AWS and Azure platforms
  • 2+ years serving in a senior or lead architect role
  • Proven track record managing cloud transformation projects over $1M in scope
  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional and Azure Solutions Architect Expert certifications
  • Strong expertise in designing multi-cloud and hybrid architectures, including cross-cloud integration and cost optimization
  • Extensive experience with cloud migration methodologies (6 R's framework, wave-based migration planning / execution)
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI / CD pipeline design (Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, managed services)
  • Deep understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks, including CSPM, IAM, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, and FISMA
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct cloud security audits and assessments
  • Clearance : This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS / SCI
  • Must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications : AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), TOGAF 9 Certified, or CISSP or CISM for security focus
  • If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

    Original Posting : September 25, 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 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.

    About Leidos

    Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

    Pay and Benefits

    Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    Commitment to Non-Discrimination

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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