Description

Solution Architect - National Security and Defence (NS&D)

Location: Farnborough office for the majority time with occasional travel to customer locations and working from home.

The Role:

Leidos have an opportunity for an experience Solution Architect to provide solution and technical leadership for programmes, including bids, growth opportunities and project delivery, designing differentiating and innovative solutions and services that address customer’s business problems.

The Solution Architect will develop innovative approaches and solutions, applying experience and guidelines from past experience and ensuring the quality and credibility of solutions align with programme delivery needs.

You will be expected to have broad knowledge of a large range of technical capabilities and technologies including hardware, software, networks, cloud, data, analytics, IT services and cyber security.

What will I be doing?

• Provide Solution leadership on assigned programmes and opportunities in the National Security & Defence (NS&D) portfolio, working in conjunction with the Programme leadership and Business Development and Capture communities, meeting key timescales and milestones as necessary to support customer and internal timescales, milestones and governance.
• Enable delivery of key NS&D programmes by leading Solution execution covering Design, technical Customer engagement, programme innovation, growth and solution quality.
• Develop solution concepts and high-level narrative material guiding input from identified internal and external SME’s and relevant partners.
• Work as part of the NS&D Solution Architect team to develop the business landscape and identify and action both short and long-term approaches needed to develop the business and establish key client engagements.
• Support growth within the NS&D division by bringing and applying domain knowledge across its breadth to enhance the value that Leidos brings to customer opportunities and challenges.
• Work across the NS&D and wider Office of Technology community to further Leidos capabilities and develop the solution portfolio for the benefit of NS&D and the wider business.
• Work with the NS&D Chief Architect to provide the optimal approach for design, development and delivery of NS&D capability, whilst supporting the needs of the wider Leidos business.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Solution and high-level technical designs, solution concepts and approaches, supporting design materials and collateral, White Papers and Points of View, customer and internal briefings, innovation ideas including business cases and solution research briefings and progress and status reports, solutions as part of responding to client opportunities and programme execution.
• Experience in defining and maintaining the appropriate technical solution for the opportunity or programme. This involves engaging business stakeholders to understand their needs, justifying the strategy to get approvals, communicating it to the business and supporting the assurance of designed solutions.
• In-depth understanding of technology and technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across range of programmes and contexts.
• Knowledge and experience of core IT capabilities including Cloud, Infrastructure & Networks, Application including development, Data including database, analytics, AI (including Agentic and Generative) and ML, ITSM including ITIL an ESM, Cyber Security, Automation.
• Highly skilled at solutioning and designing complex mission critical systems and services which meet customer needs whilst remaining implementable within schedule and budget.
• Excellent communications skills to engage with executive leadership (internally and client) articulating solution and technical capability aligned to the business challenges.
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills.
• Experience conducting technical solution reviews for large programmes and bids to ensure their success.

Experience of the Defence domain is required for this role.

Clearance Requirements:

Applicants must already hold a valid UK DV and meet nationality requirements (sole UK National).

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

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:

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:

£75,800.00-£99,800.00

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.

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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Description

Service Architect (Bid and Programme)

Location: Farnborough, with opportunity for working at home and the need for occasional travel to customer.

Security Clearance Level: DV

Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.

Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. We support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Architect to lead and own the service management input to bid activity, and to implement service transition within an agile delivery programme environment. This pivotal role ensures that all aspects of service are considered throughout the delivery lifecycle, enabling successful and seamless transition into live operations. Working as part of the Solution Architects team you will act as the central point for all service design and transition activities, collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, security, ITSM, and programme management teams.

This is both a pre-sales bid role, combined with a hands-on, strategically important position that will shape how services are introduced and maintained in a complex and fast-moving technology environment.

What will I be doing?

The Service Architect will be responsible for:

• Service Architecture: Defining the service approach to enable technical and business service delivery for client environments
• Service Design: Produce detailed, fit-for-purpose Service Designs, including support task analysis and training needs assessment.
• Service Transition Ownership: Lead the service transition planning and execution across agile delivery teams, ensuring new or changed services are effectively and smoothly handed over to live operations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with:
  • Customers: to gain their acceptance in your capability
  • Bid teams: to build trust in your experience to develop compelling service solutions
  • Engineering: to ensure supportability and operational readiness of developed solutions.
  • Solution Architects & Security: to influence technical design from a service operations perspective.
  • Programme Manager & Scrum Master: to align service readiness with delivery milestones.
  • Head of Live Service and ITSM Function Leads: to ensure operational acceptance criteria are met.
  • Technical Leads: to define support models and ensure documentation and handover requirements are clearly understood.
• Requirements Management: Define and manage service requirements with the SMO, integrating them into solution designs and
• ITIL Process Alignment: Ensure all service designs and transitions align with ITIL framework best practices, including:
  • Incident, Problem, and Change Management
  • Service Level Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Continual Service Improvement
• Governance & Assurance: Provide service input into design authorities, governance forums, and acceptance boards.
• Continuous improvement & innovation: Identify opportunities for improvement, process & cost efficiency, and innovation. Introduce best practices in service management, automation, and monitoring.
• Service Impact Assessment: Review proposed solutions to assess and influence impacts to live service and support structures.

What does Leidos need from me?

You will have experience in designing full end-to-end service solutions in large scale enterprise environments. Good understanding of enterprise IT technologies infrastructure components, platforms and business processes. Highly experienced and qualified in service management frameworks (ITIL, IT4IT) and their practical implementation. Experienced in large scale outsourcing bid responses, particularly government model contracts.

The Service Architect must have:

• Proven experience as a Service Architect, Service Designer, or Service Transition Lead within complex IT delivery environments.
• Strong working knowledge of the ITIL framework (working towards or having achieved ITIL 4 Master).
• Demonstrable experience in:
  • Designing and implementing service models within large programmes.
  • Agile delivery methods, particularly Scrum and SAFe, including active participation in ceremonies and backlog refinement.
  • Creating Service Design Packages and contributing to Operational Acceptance Criteria.
  • Creating compelling text for PQQ and bid activity.
  • Development of cost models for new business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, including gap analysis, risk assessment, and transition planning.
• Experience working within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams including engineering, cyber security, and programme teams

It is desirable for the Service Architect to have:

• ITIL 4 Managing Professional or ITIL Expert certification.
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. central government, finance, defence, healthcare).
• Experience with at least two service toolsets such as ServiceNow, Manage Engine, BMC Remedy, or equivalent.

Clearance Requirements:

Clearance for Role: DV

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Use of Flexi-time in accordance with programme priorities
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

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:

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:

£75,800.00-£99,800.00

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.

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

Solution Architect (Maritime Autonomy)

Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Solution Architect to lead the architecting and design of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms.

The role will support multiple maritime and related defence opportunities with the candidate will have extensive experience working in the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems and architectures, autonomy, mission systems, and C4ISR integration as well as good understanding of maritime platform design.

This role will include developing relevant capability roadmaps across the Leidos Maritime area, scoping technology innovation, capability integration, undertaking customer engagement to position Leidos as a leader in Maritime Defence using cutting edge technology and leading the solution on bids and opportunities.

The Solution Architect will work closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery, business development, wider divisional technical leadership and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including combat systems, Strike Net, communications, autonomous navigation, and integrated platform management systems, across multiple opportunities
• Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs.
• Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps.
• Review solutions to ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g., DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD).
• Support bid and proposal efforts by contributing to the shaping, solution development and associated governance of the solution architecture and supporting technical proposal and costing reviews.
• Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess system performance, scalability, and interoperability.
• Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime opportunities
• Stay abreast of emerging and cutting edge technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and system improvement including but not limited to uncrewed systems, advanced comms and AI.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Maritime / Royal Navy / Military service experience
• Extensive experience in solution or systems architecture within the defence and/or maritime domain.
• Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, submarines, UAVs/USVs, Strike Net, Tactical C4ISR) and their mission requirements.
• Experience in technical governance/sign off and technical design authority roles
• Understanding of maritime autonomy, technology, policies and strategy, able to use this to influence Leidos technical strategy and direction
• Experience with C4ISR systems, weapon systems integration, or naval command systems.
• Knowledge of combat management systems and the latest developments in the cross platform and multi service data sharing systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288), MBSE, and digital twin concepts.
• Hands-on experience with architecture frameworks (e.g., MODAF, NAF, TOGAF) and tools (e.g., Sparx EA, Cameo).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, safety, and information assurance in defence systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
• Highly skilled at solutioning and designing complex mission critical systems and services which meet customer needs whilst remaining implementable within schedule and budget.
• Excellent communications skills to engage with executive leadership (internally and client) articulating solution and technical capability aligned to the business challenges.
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills.

Clearance Requirements:

• Clearance to Start - SC
• Clearance for Role – SC/DV
• Must be sole UK citizen holding SC clearance with potential to gain DV

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

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:

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:

£75,800.00-£99,800.00

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.

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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Description

IT Solution Architect

Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation)

Location: Bristol

Role Overview:

As a IT Solution Architect, you will be responsible for leading, designing and delivering complex end to end solutions using a multitude of applications and technologies within the supply chain management business domain.

This role will assure that the solution architecture can meet the key project functional and non-functional requirements identified for the LCST programme.

The IT Solution Architect will lead the solution development through all phases of the delivery lifecycle, from requirements capture, high level design, low level design, development into the release and solution sustainment phases.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will provide support to the Head of Architect (including at times covering for on a temporary basis) on a variety of design decisions including:

• Solution evaluation: buy vs. build vs reuse
• Platform selection
• Early-phase project estimates
• Ensuring compliance with all design principles and architecture frameworks
• Ensuring compliance with technical, security, customer and regulatory standards.
• Supporting customer and stakeholder meetings and technical discussions.

Skills Required:

• Previous experience as a Solution Architect on large complex customer projects
• Production of cross domain (Business, Application Data, Infrastructure, Security) end to end architecture deliverables, such as proposal designs, high level designs and interface specifications
• Experience in bespoke and COTS applications
• Experience in integration concepts and technologies e.g. SOA, ESBs, EAI, XML, Web Services, MQ
• Experience working with large scale, distributed event driven architectures.
• Experience in cloud with AWS or similar
• Experience in working collaboratively within a multi-supplier/vendor environment
• Strong consulting, leading and mentoring skills along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Broad knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of application technologies, platforms, and tools including web-based systems databases, middleware/integration technologies, security, and infrastructure
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or extensive related experience

Skills Desired:

• Experience in multi-stakeholder logistics/ supply chain management solutions using modern commercial solutions such as:
  • Integration Platforms
  • Manufacturing/Repairs systems,
  • Warehouse Management Systems,
  • Transport Management Systems,
  • Order Management System,
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
  • Procurement Systems
  • Data, Analytics and MI systems
• Experience in TOGAF/MODAF is desirable
• Experience in Archimate
• Experience working in a CMMI level 3 environment

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to start
• SC Required for role

Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction…

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD’s materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK’s defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

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:

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:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

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.

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.

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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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Security Pre-Sales EngineerOverview:As a Pre-Sales Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving sales success by providing technical expertise and support throughout the pre-sales process. You will collaborate closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements, propose solutions, and demonstrate the value of our client's products and services. Your deep understanding of network security technologies, coupled with strong communication and presentation skills, will enable you to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Responsibilities:Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on Fortinet products and solutions, including firewalls, secure SD-WAN, endpoint security, email security, and more. Stay updated on the latest features, capabilities, and industry trends.Pre-Sales Support: Work closely with the sales team to understand customer needs and objectives. Develop tailored solutions and presentations to address specific customer requirements.Solution Design: Design comprehensive security architectures that leverage Fortinet products to address customer challenges and achieve their security goals. Collaborate with the sales team and customers to refine and finalize solution designs.Product Demonstrations: Conduct engaging and informative product demonstrations to showcase the capabilities of Fortinet's solutions. Highlight key features, functionalities, and benefits to effectively communicate value propositions.Proof of Concepts (PoCs): Lead the design and implementation of proof of concepts to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions. Work closely with customers to ensure successful PoC outcomes.Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including solution architectures, configuration guides, and implementation plans. Ensure documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and easily understandable.Training and Enablement: Provide training and enablement sessions to sales teams, partners, and customers on Fortinet products and solutions. Empower stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively position and sell Fortinet offerings.Customer Engagement: Engage directly with customers to address technical inquiries, provide solution recommendations, and overcome obstacles. Build strong relationships with customers based on trust, credibility, and expertise.Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales, product management, engineering, and support, to drive business success. Provide valuable insights and feedback to inform product development and enhancements.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).Previous experience in a pre-sales engineering role, preferably in the cybersecurity or networking industry.In-depth knowledge of network security concepts, technologies, and protocols.Hands-on experience with Fortinet products, including FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, and FortiSIEM, preferred.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.Certifications such as Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.Willingness to travel as needed.If you are passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, we want to hear from you!

Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME

Must have an Active DV Clearance

Join a high-performing Defence and National Security programme as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME, where you will design and manage enterprise architecture models that guide strategic decision making across complex systems. This is an opportunity to work within a multi skilled agile team, shaping how technology, applications, and business processes align to deliver secure and effective outcomes.

About the Role - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME

• As an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME, you will create and manage enterprise architecture models across business, application, and technology layers using the ArchiMate standard.
• You will develop clear viewpoints, diagrams, and capability maps to communicate architectural direction to stakeholders.
• The role involves conducting impact and gap analyses, scenario modelling, and supporting decision making on proposed changes.
• You will work closely with analysts, project managers, data architects, and engineers to ensure solutions align with defined blueprints.
• You will automate documentation outputs from models to support knowledge transfer and reduce manual effort.

What We’re Looking For - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME

• Strong experience applying ArchiMate 3.x across multiple viewpoints.
• Familiarity with architecture tools such as Archi, Sparx EA, or BizzDesign.
• Ability to visualise complex systems and produce clear analytical outputs.
• Excellent communication skills to explain architectural concepts to technical and non technical audiences.
• Strong problem solving ability with a structured and proactive approach.

Make a meaningful impact as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME in a secure, mission focused environment.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

Do you have Workday experience and want to explore how technology is transforming tax? This is your chance to combine your Workday expertise with a growing area of tax technology-without needing to be a tax expert.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has hands-on experience with Workday, ideally in Finance or Payroll modules.
• Has some exposure to tax processes (e.g., payroll tax, VAT/GST, compliance) or is keen to learn.
• Is curious about how ERP and tax technology work together to solve global compliance challenges.

You don’t need deep tax knowledge-we’ll provide training and support. What matters most is your Workday experience, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to dive into tax technology.

What You’ll Do

• Work on technology-driven tax transformation projects, helping clients optimize Workday and tax processes.
• Configure and support tax-related functionality in Workday, collaborating with tax and technology specialists.
• Gain exposure to leading tax technology tools (Vertex, Avalara, OneSource) and learn how they integrate with Workday.
• Contribute to automation, data analytics, and process improvements.
• Build strong client relationships and be part of a team shaping the future of tax technology.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience with Workday (Finance or Payroll modules preferred).
• Some exposure to tax functionality or compliance processes (or willingness to learn).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in technology-driven transformation and data analytics.
• Bonus: Experience with tax technology tools or ERP integration.

Why Apply?

• Expand your Workday expertise into a high-demand area: tax technology.
• Work with global clients on exciting transformation projects.
• Access to training and certifications in tax technology and ERP integration.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.

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Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Our client, a forward-thinking technology business, is looking to engage with experienced Solution Architects to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Hybrid Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Security solutions, helping customers design and implement architectures that drive real business value.

In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and customers to understand technical requirements, translate them into practical solutions, and guide them through implementation. You’ll be a trusted advisor, shaping cloud strategies and providing expert guidance across Hybrid Cloud and Security technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers to understand their technical requirements and business objectives
• Design comprehensive hybrid cloud architectures using AWS, Azure, and private cloud solutions
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer needs
• Provide technical leadership to both internal engineering teams and customers
• Support solution implementation, working closely with project teams to ensure successful delivery
• Contribute to the strategy and development of new cloud and security solutions
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud and security technologies, sharing knowledge and best practices

About You:

• Significant experience (5+ years) in senior technical or presales roles focused on cloud technologies
• Strong knowledge of Hybrid Cloud architecture, Microsoft Security Stack, and Security Operations
• Proven track record designing and delivering complex cloud solutions
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Microsoft, AWS, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable

If you’re passionate about Hybrid Cloud and Security solutionsand enjoy working with customers to deliver impactful architectures, then get in touch!

Pre-sales Engineer | Cambridge | £60,000 - £70,000
Be a part of a global leader in telecommunications, communication systems and solutions. As a Pre-sales Engineer you will become a vital part of our client’s sales team. You will work closely with customers to understand their requirements and demonstrate how our client’s devices, accessories, and applications can deliver tailored solutions that support their business objectives.
Your Role:
* Effectively communicate the value proposition and technical vision of our client’s products to the Sales team and partners, supporting successful sales outcomes.
* Proactively identify technical opportunities through direct customer engagement.
* Gather and understand customer requirements to propose tailored technical solutions, and collaborate with Product Management to build strong internal business cases.
* Conduct SWOT analysis of competitor products and contribute to shaping technical requirements that influence tenders during the pre-tender phase.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience in Pre-Sales Engineering, working collaboratively with sales teams to drive customer engagement and solution development.
* Strong technical background in LTE and 4G/5G networks and/or Android-based devices.
* Hands-on experience engaging with T1 carriers and private network operators, including conducting on-site technical sessions to support product qualification.
* You must have a relevant technical degree, HND, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Additional Information:
* The role requires travel across the UK and internationally, so you must hold a valid passport and a full UK driving licence.
* Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) is required.
* Language skills are desired
Searching for your next challenge? This is it.
If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, thrive on collaboration, and want to make a tangible impact in sectors like public safety, utilities, and transport, then this Pre-Sales Engineer role is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Apply today and help shape the future of telecommunications, communication systems and solutions

Job Description:

• We are seeking a Payment Solution Architect with deep experience in banking and payments to own architecture decisions for a suite of payment applications. The role focuses on defining end-to-end solution designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, and guiding delivery teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performance payment systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive architecture design and decisions across multiple payment applications.
• Define solution vision, system interactions, interfaces, and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead architecture trade-off decisions covering scalability, security, resilience, and availability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to technology leadership, product owners, and delivery teams.
• Drive adoption of architecture standards, patterns, and roadmaps.
• Mentor junior architects and collaborate with global delivery teams.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 20+ years in IT with 10+ years in Solution Architecture.
• 5+ years in Banking / Financial Services, preferably Payments.
• Strong expertise in microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), containers, Kafka, and distributed systems.
• Proven experience designing high-throughput, low-latency applications.
• Strong background in architecture governance, design reviews, and decision documentation.
• Experience working across Agile and Waterfall delivery models.