As an IT Solution Architect you will be responsible for architecting and designing an IT solution using commercial fleet management, supply chain management, ERP, business intelligence, web portal and integration with 3PL systems using EDI capabilities. This role will assure that the solution architecture can meet the key project functional and non-functional requirements identified for a UK MOD fleet management programme. You will provide support to the Head of Architect/Enterprise Architect on a variety of design decisions including solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build vs reuse questions, early-phase project estimates, platform selection and technical designs. Ensuring compliance with all architecture directions and frameworks including technical, security, and regulatory standards. Supporting customer and stakeholder meetings and technical discussions. The IT Solution Architect will lead the solution development for a project; through initial high-level technical design, into the detailed design phase, through the development lifecycle and into sustainment of the solution. Skills Required: • Previous experience as a Solutions Architect on large customer projects, government customer experience preferred. • Experience architecting Inventory Management, and complex multi-stakeholder logistics/ supply chain management solutions using modern commercial solutions • i.e. Manufacturing – Building IT solutions in Manufacturing/Repairs systems/domain, WMS – Warehouse Management System, TMS – Transport Management System, IBM Sterling OMS – Order Management System, ERP, ESB, Procurement, Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, etc.), within a government customer environment • Experience managing Application Architecture and/or Integration architectural development at an enterprise level including knowledge of application integration concepts and technologies e.g. SOA, ESBs, EAI, XML, Web Services, E-Commerce Solutionsa, Service Management (ITSM, CSD) and Identity Management • Order Management Solutions with both Functional and Technical Solution Architecture experience would be preferable • Cloud - Experience in Cloud would be preferable e.g., Migration from On-premise to AWS, building solutions using AWS Services • Experience working collaboratively to develop a complex IT solution • 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. • Experience with Corporate back-end systems (i.e. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Human Resource systems, etc.) • Experience working in a CMMI level 3 environment • Experience in TAGAF/MODAF is desirable • Experience writing proposals • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills • Excellent analytical and technical skills • Support requires frequent, and extended, travel to UK with the possibility of • 1 year commitment in UK for program start-up • Bachelor’s Degree in related field and extensive related experience Skills Desired: • Advanced degree in related technical field desired 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)