Leidos UK is building a pipeline of Solution Architects for 2026 (Farnborough, Bristol or Whiteley) to design technology, modernisation, and transformation solutions for UK government programmes. The role blends solution design, proposal/capture support, and R&D, requiring cloud, data science/software delivery expertise, technical leadership, and SC/DV clearance eligibility.
Compensation
£47.6K–£61K / yr
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, UK
Work setup
Remote
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Full time
Experience
Not specified
Category
Architecture
Posted
Skills
ai
business-development
cloud
cybersecurity
data-science
machine-learning
Must have
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Experience leading technical teams
Strong working knowledge of Cloud, data science, and/or software delivery
Technical breadth and depth in government mission and enterprise IT design, implementation, operations, and modernization
Experience in contract performance with technical leadership and customer relationship building
Track record of generating on-contract growth through insertion of innovation and technology
Comprehensive industry awareness of leading capability providers
Experience as a solution architect or technical volume lead on captures and proposals
Ability to assess, identify, recruit and retain technical talent
Ability to author, present, and articulate problem sets and solution elements to customers, executives, and technical teams
Ability to obtain a clearance
Clearance to start: BPSS
Clearance for role: SC
Willing to undergo SC or DV clearance depending on role security requirements
Full description
We Need You...
Join Our Talent Community:
Leidos UK & EUROPEare always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you. If you cannot see a vacancy on our careers page that matches your current requirements, please register your interest in Leidos UK & EUROPE, by submitting an application via ‘Join Our Talent Community’on the UK careers page and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set becomes available.
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The Role:
Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Solution Architects throughout the course of 2026…
As a Solution Architect, you will help customers solve their more demanding challenges via technology, modernisation, and transformation processes, utilising proven methods and solutions. As part of a creative, forward-thinking team, you will help shape solutions to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient.
Location:
Future vacancies could be available in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire).
Role Overview:
As a Solution Architect, you will work with business development, research and development, and other subject matter experts to develop optimal and differentiated Leidos solutions to be delivered on programs, in proposals, and on research and development projects. In addition to developing solutions, you will help prospective customers and partners understand the value and benefits of the Leidos solution, explain technical features and transformation strategies, engage in proof of concepts, and troubleshoot potential problems.
Key Responsibilities:
In coordination with program teams and Intel leadership, identify technology and solution roadmaps to improve mission enterprise capabilities resulting in increased contract growth and improved customer satisfaction
Establish Leidos best practices, lessons learned, and technological approaches related to digital modernisation and transformation technologies, including large-scale software development/architecture, Cloud migration, micro services, and others as required
Partner with the Business Development team to support new business strategies, including the development of technical solutions, basis of estimates, white papers, industry relationships, and responses to RFIs and RFPs
Support the Business Development team with customer calls and the Leidos’ corporate business development process for larger opportunities
Strengthen existing programs with application of technology and/or innovation by working with peer Operations teams, Group CTOs, and other Leidos Groups, and by leveraging known technology and solutions on current programs and new business pursuits
Understand competitor and teammate technology competencies
Review and assess vendor technology solutions
Assess and mentor the technical talent and solution architects in the organisation to meet the current and future (new market) business challenges
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Experience leading technical teams
Strong working knowledge of Cloud, data science, and/or software delivery
Strong technical breadth and depth in support of the government markets and in particular in government mission and enterprise IT design, implementation, operations, and modernization
Experienced professional in contract performance with demonstrated technical leadership and customer relationship building
Proven track record of generating on-contract-growth through insertion of innovation and technology on existing programs
Comprehensive industry awareness of leading capability providers to enhance our technical solution offerings
Experience as a solution architect or technical volume lead on captures and proposals
Ability to assess, identify, recruit and retain talent to grow technical expertise on current programs and build talent for future program proposals and execution in a large organisation
Ability to author, present, and articulate problem sets and associated solution elements in settings supporting customers, business development, program delivery, technical teams, and executives
Ability to obtain a clearance
Clearance Requirements:
Clearance to Start BPSS
Clearance for Role SC
You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role
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)
Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
Flexible Working 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 growthwhilst 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.
Recruitment Drive:Leidos UK & EUROPEare always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you. If you cannot see a vacancy on our careers page that matches your current requirements, please register your interest in Leidos UK & EUROPE, by submitting an application via ‘Join Our Talent Community’on the UK careers page and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set becomes available.
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.
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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:
£47,600.00-£61,000.00
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.