Network Architect Jobs in California
Network Architect jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, cloud infrastructure, defense contracting, and financial services, with openings at every level from associate network engineer through principal architect. The largest hiring centers are San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers such as Cisco, Northrop Grumman, and Wells Fargo maintain deep technical teams. Demand is strongest for architects with expertise in software-defined networking, cloud network design, and zero-trust security frameworks. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.
At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.
Leidos is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer Architect to be location at Camp Pendleton, CA. The qualified candidate will conceptualize, design, and develop total system or product solutions for enterprise-wide information technology or engineering/manufacturing processes.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
- Translate customer and organizational objectives and critical success factors into actionable business, organization, and technology strategies.
- Create Information Technology (IT) plans based on an understanding of the customer's organization, strategic direction, technology context, and business needs.
- Lead and work in a collaborative effort to conceptualize total systems and product solutions.
- Architect, design, and develop integrated business or engineering systems and products to support the achievement of the customer's business goals.
- Leads others in the definition of project scope, plans, and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.
- Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues.
- Assist leadership in determining tactical and strategic direction of the division/organization.
- Work with others to develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and the customer.
- Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
- Experience in business and core technical services.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field and 6 years of relevant experience
- Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III
- US Citizen with an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance
NGEN
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:
October 29, 2026
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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The 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.
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.
Description
NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.
At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.
Leidos is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer Architect to be location at Camp Pendleton, CA. The qualified candidate will conceptualize, design, and develop total system or product solutions for enterprise-wide information technology or engineering/manufacturing processes.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
- Translate customer and organizational objectives and critical success factors into actionable business, organization, and technology strategies.
- Create Information Technology (IT) plans based on an understanding of the customer's organization, strategic direction, technology context, and business needs.
- Lead and work in a collaborative effort to conceptualize total systems and product solutions.
- Architect, design, and develop integrated business or engineering systems and products to support the achievement of the customer's business goals.
- Leads others in the definition of project scope, plans, and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.
- Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues.
- Assist leadership in determining tactical and strategic direction of the division/organization.
- Work with others to develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and the customer.
- Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
- Experience in business and core technical services.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field and 6 years of relevant experience
- Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III
- US Citizen with an active DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance
NGEN
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:
October 29, 2026
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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The 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.
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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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network architect jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- CCIE, CCNP, or equivalent vendor-neutral certification such as JNCIE or CISSP
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise or data center networks
- Proficiency with SD-WAN, BGP routing protocols, and cloud network platforms including AWS and Azure
- Experience producing network architecture documentation, diagrams, and capacity planning models
- Familiarity with California regulatory and security frameworks including CCPA data handling requirements
Network Architect Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a network architect in California?
Network architecture has no California state license requirement, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering, followed by hands-on network engineering experience before moving into an architect role. Earning a Cisco CCIE or CCNP, or a vendor-neutral credential from CompTIA or ISACA, is the clearest way to qualify for senior architect openings at California's enterprise and government contractors.
How much do network architects make in California?
Network architects in California earn a median of about $158,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,070 for the lowest 10% to over $224,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire network architects in California?
Employers hiring network architects in California right now include Sambanova, NVIDIA, and Cerebras Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, defense prime contractors, and large financial institutions means demand for architects is distributed across multiple industries rather than a single sector.
Which California cities have the most network architect jobs?
Santa Clara, San Jose, and El Segundo account for the most network architect openings in California. San Jose anchors hiring because of the density of technology company headquarters and hyperscale data centers in Silicon Valley, while Los Angeles draws openings from entertainment, aerospace, and financial firms, and San Diego reflects strong demand from defense contractors and biotech campuses in the region.
Are there remote network architect jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many technical roles, because architecture work centers on design, documentation, and vendor coordination rather than physical hardware installation. About 45% of network architect openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work can be done off-site. The hands-on implementation and data center audit portions of the role are the most likely to require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a network architect in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a network engineer or network analyst role first and building toward architecture from there. California's large technology employers, defense contractors such as Northrop Grumman and Leidos, and county and state government IT departments hire associate network engineers as a stepping stone. Earning a CCNA or CompTIA Network+ credential before applying distinguishes candidates without a lengthy work history, and roles in network operations centers at California-based managed service providers offer direct exposure to the architecture decisions that lead to the senior title.
Where can I find and apply to network architect jobs in California?
You can find and apply to network architect jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.
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