Solution Architect - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Solution Architect - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Solution Architect - National Security and Defence (NS&D)
Join Leidos in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK, as a Solution Architect providing technical leadership for high-stakes NS&D programmes. Primarily office-based with occasional travel and hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead solutions for programmes, bids, and growth in NS&D, aligning with timelines and governance.
- Drive programme delivery through design, customer engagement, innovation, and quality assurance.
- Craft solution concepts, narratives, and materials, leveraging SMEs and partners.
- Collaborate across NS&D and Office of Technology to expand capabilities and client engagements.
- Partner with Chief Architect to optimise design, development, and delivery strategies.
Required Skills & Experience
- Broad expertise in hardware, software, networks, cloud, data, analytics, AI/ML, ITSM, cyber, and automation.
- Defence domain experience essential.
- Skilled in architecting complex, mission-critical systems within budget and schedule.
- Exceptional communication for executive briefings, presentations, and stakeholder management.
- Proven in technical reviews for large bids and programmes.
Clearance & Eligibility
Must be sole UK National eligible for DV clearance.
What Leidos Offers
PASSIONATE about success, UNITED as a team, INSPIRED to make a difference. Enjoy contributory pension, private medical insurance, 33 days annual leave, and a supportive culture fostering work-life balance and career growth.
Locations
- Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Salary
85,000 - 120,000 GBP / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Solution architecture and technical leadershipintermediate
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Networksintermediate
- Application development, Data analytics, AI/ML (Agentic & Generative)intermediate
- ITSM (ITIL & ESM), Cyber Security, Automationintermediate
- Defence domain expertiseintermediate
- Stakeholder engagement and executive communicationsintermediate
- Technical solution reviews for bids and programmesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Experience in Defence domain required (experience)
- Sole UK National able to obtain and hold UK DV clearance (experience)
- In-depth knowledge of IT capabilities: Cloud, Networks, Data, AI/ML, Cyber (experience)
- Proven track record in designing complex mission-critical systems (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide solution leadership on NS&D programmes, bids, and growth opportunities
- Develop innovative solution concepts, narratives, and high-level designs
- Lead solution execution including design, customer engagement, and innovation
- Collaborate with NS&D team, Chief Architect, and partners to enhance capabilities
- Support business development, client engagements, and programme delivery
Benefits
- general: Contributory Pension Scheme
- general: Private Medical Insurance
- general: 33 days Annual Leave (including public holidays)
- general: Collaborative culture with career development support
- general: Healthy work-life balance and meaningful career opportunities
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Solution Architect - Careers at Leidos
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Solution Architect - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Solution Architect - National Security and Defence (NS&D)
Join Leidos in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK, as a Solution Architect providing technical leadership for high-stakes NS&D programmes. Primarily office-based with occasional travel and hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead solutions for programmes, bids, and growth in NS&D, aligning with timelines and governance.
- Drive programme delivery through design, customer engagement, innovation, and quality assurance.
- Craft solution concepts, narratives, and materials, leveraging SMEs and partners.
- Collaborate across NS&D and Office of Technology to expand capabilities and client engagements.
- Partner with Chief Architect to optimise design, development, and delivery strategies.
Required Skills & Experience
- Broad expertise in hardware, software, networks, cloud, data, analytics, AI/ML, ITSM, cyber, and automation.
- Defence domain experience essential.
- Skilled in architecting complex, mission-critical systems within budget and schedule.
- Exceptional communication for executive briefings, presentations, and stakeholder management.
- Proven in technical reviews for large bids and programmes.
Clearance & Eligibility
Must be sole UK National eligible for DV clearance.
What Leidos Offers
PASSIONATE about success, UNITED as a team, INSPIRED to make a difference. Enjoy contributory pension, private medical insurance, 33 days annual leave, and a supportive culture fostering work-life balance and career growth.
Locations
- Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Salary
85,000 - 120,000 GBP / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Solution architecture and technical leadershipintermediate
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Networksintermediate
- Application development, Data analytics, AI/ML (Agentic & Generative)intermediate
- ITSM (ITIL & ESM), Cyber Security, Automationintermediate
- Defence domain expertiseintermediate
- Stakeholder engagement and executive communicationsintermediate
- Technical solution reviews for bids and programmesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Experience in Defence domain required (experience)
- Sole UK National able to obtain and hold UK DV clearance (experience)
- In-depth knowledge of IT capabilities: Cloud, Networks, Data, AI/ML, Cyber (experience)
- Proven track record in designing complex mission-critical systems (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide solution leadership on NS&D programmes, bids, and growth opportunities
- Develop innovative solution concepts, narratives, and high-level designs
- Lead solution execution including design, customer engagement, and innovation
- Collaborate with NS&D team, Chief Architect, and partners to enhance capabilities
- Support business development, client engagements, and programme delivery
Benefits
- general: Contributory Pension Scheme
- general: Private Medical Insurance
- general: 33 days Annual Leave (including public holidays)
- general: Collaborative culture with career development support
- general: Healthy work-life balance and meaningful career opportunities
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