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Solution Architect

AT Leidos
Leidos

Solution Architect

Remote

Description

Solution Architect

Location: Huntingdon, UK with occasional travel to West London

Clearance: High level of security clearance - (SC/ DV -Developed Vetting)

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Working across a range of diverse, complex and secure systems a Domain Architect should be highly innovative and versatile. You will be working as part of the programme delivery team supporting the development and sustainment of the NCGIs portfolio of systems and services

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You will be able to demonstrate an enterprise mindset and the ability to work in partnership with key customer stakeholders to drive successful delivery and realise the maximum business value from NCGI's investment.

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Duties will include but not limited to:

  • Architecture experience - ability to work within a complex programme and solution ecosystem focussing on your areas of responsibility but ensuring to keep the big picture in mind by building relationships within and outside the team;
  • Design - accountable for the High Level Designs (HLD) of a range complex solution changes encompassing multiple technologies and areas of expertise;
  • Inclusive - as a Domain Architect, you are the solution lead - encourage people to speak freely, create an environment of safety, listen to people, be an advocate for change and innovation;
  • Delivery - enable and support the implementation of project elements, proof of concepts and other technical deliverables through to Service Acceptance;
  • Collaborative - working with the project leadership - Programme, Engineering, Security and Service and aligned to SAFe-based iterative programme execution.
  • Growth - working closely with customer stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the delivered capability. Identification of solution gaps and the ability to convert these to credible propositions for future business.
  • Supplier Management - working closely with both existing and identifying new suppliers when required from customer suggestion or agreed requirements.

Required Skills:

  • Provide overarching architectural guidance,
  • Architecting modernisation of capability (Systems, Applications, Platforms)
  • Technical Design

    • Application integration & hosting (on prem and cloud)
    • Data migration
    • Transition and transformation
  • Experience of application portfolio delivery within a complex environment:

    • Enterprise business applications
    • Understanding of Networking (LAN, WAN)
    • Integration of business processes/workflows with COTS/GOTS software
    • End user environments (VMware, inc. Horizon, SCCM)
    • Containers and microservices integration.
    • Delivery using agile and DevOps concepts.
    • Bid experience in public sector / defence an advantage
  • Ability to working under pressure in large multi discipline teams to tight schedules
  • Ability to lead architecture and engineering teams within a larger project
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple areas of the business including product design, service design and operations
  • Estimating and planning skills to support project and agile planning.
  • Communication skills to produce written, verbal, and visual deliverables, explaining complex topics concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills:

  • Security Architecture including Secure by Design
  • Experience of MoD Architecture and Solution processes and methods
  • Familiarity with Enterprise geospatial systems
  • Bid experience in public sector / defence an advantage

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

  • Clearance to Role - DV (with ability to gain STRAP)

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

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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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:

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.

Original Posting Date:

2024-10-15
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:

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.

Job ID: Leidos-R-00146162
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program