CYS - EDGEWING - Solution Architect (Technical Services)
pLeonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. /ppWithin the GCAP Joint Venture, in the GCAP Technical Leadership UO, we are looking for a Solution Architect (Technical Services) for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK). /ph3Solution Architect (Technical Services) Role Overview /h3pThe Solution Architect (Technical Services) is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and enhancing Technical Service capabilities (e.g., container orchestration, application management, MBSE infrastructure requirements, PLM infrastructure, Software Factory tooling). Operating under the Product Owner (Technical Services) and in close collaboration with delivery, architecture, and security teams, this role ensures that technical architectures and frameworks for technical services meet both organisational goals and technical needs. The Solution Architect will design and implement technical solutions that ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of technical services that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective, and are aligned with enterprise standards and compliance requirements. /ph3Key Capability Accountabilities and Objectives /h3ulliDesign and develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical architectures for technical services and related infrastructure and applications. /liliArchitect technical services that ensure high availability, reliability,
and performance of IT systems. /liliIncorporate strong security practices into the design of technical services, such as identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and threat detection. /liliProvide hands‑on architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams during design, build, and deployment phases. /liliAct as a key liaison between Product Owners, Technical Leads, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Architects to ensure technical service solutions address functional and non‑functional requirements. /liliMonitor emerging technologies and trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to modernise IT systems. /liliOptimize the costs of technical services by selecting cost‑effective technologies and managing resource usage. /liliDesign technical services with disaster recovery, failover mechanisms, and redundancy to ensure business continuity. /liliCreate and maintain documentation for solution designs, technical standards, and best practices to share knowledge with team members and stakeholders. /li /ulh3Objectives /h3ulliManage automatically containerised applications to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. /liliDeploy, operate, monitor, and optimise software applications ensure that they meet performance and business requirements. /liliManage the lifecycle of product from initial concept through design, manufacturing, deployment, maintenance, and end-of-life. /li /ulh3Seniority /h3pSenior (5‑10 anni).
/ph3Essential Skills and Experience /h3ulli5+ years of experience in solution architecture with a focus on technical services /liliExperience designing and deploying technical services, including cloud infrastructure, network solutions, and IT systems /liliStrong knowledge of cloud‑native services, networking, identity, and access management (IAM), and cost optimisation strategies /liliExperience implementing security measures, such as IAM, firewalls, and threat detection systems /liliExperience driving digital transformation initiatives, such as cloud migrations or DevOps adoption /liliExperience managing costs related to IT services, including infrastructure, licensing, and cloud usage /liliStrong understanding of servers, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies /liliStrong verbal and written communication skills /liliHigh ethical standards when handling confidential information /li /ulh3Desirable Skills and Experience /h3ulliVMware Certified Professional (VCP) /Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar Infrastructure /liliAWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Docker Certified Associate /liliCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar /liliTOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and related certifications /liliFamiliarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, Nagios) to track performance and troubleshoot issues /liliExperience working within highly regulated industries (e.g., Aerospace Defence, Financial Services) /liliFamiliarity with legacy system modernization and integration with modern platforms /li /ulh3Language Skills /h3pEnglish C1. /ph3Citizenship /h3pItalian. /ppEngagement, recognition of talent, and care for our people's well‑being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive a /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
and performance of IT systems. /liliIncorporate strong security practices into the design of technical services, such as identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and threat detection. /liliProvide hands‑on architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams during design, build, and deployment phases. /liliAct as a key liaison between Product Owners, Technical Leads, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Architects to ensure technical service solutions address functional and non‑functional requirements. /liliMonitor emerging technologies and trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to modernise IT systems. /liliOptimize the costs of technical services by selecting cost‑effective technologies and managing resource usage. /liliDesign technical services with disaster recovery, failover mechanisms, and redundancy to ensure business continuity. /liliCreate and maintain documentation for solution designs, technical standards, and best practices to share knowledge with team members and stakeholders. /li /ulh3Objectives /h3ulliManage automatically containerised applications to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. /liliDeploy, operate, monitor, and optimise software applications ensure that they meet performance and business requirements. /liliManage the lifecycle of product from initial concept through design, manufacturing, deployment, maintenance, and end-of-life. /li /ulh3Seniority /h3pSenior (5‑10 anni).
/ph3Essential Skills and Experience /h3ulli5+ years of experience in solution architecture with a focus on technical services /liliExperience designing and deploying technical services, including cloud infrastructure, network solutions, and IT systems /liliStrong knowledge of cloud‑native services, networking, identity, and access management (IAM), and cost optimisation strategies /liliExperience implementing security measures, such as IAM, firewalls, and threat detection systems /liliExperience driving digital transformation initiatives, such as cloud migrations or DevOps adoption /liliExperience managing costs related to IT services, including infrastructure, licensing, and cloud usage /liliStrong understanding of servers, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies /liliStrong verbal and written communication skills /liliHigh ethical standards when handling confidential information /li /ulh3Desirable Skills and Experience /h3ulliVMware Certified Professional (VCP) /Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar Infrastructure /liliAWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Docker Certified Associate /liliCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar /liliTOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and related certifications /liliFamiliarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, Nagios) to track performance and troubleshoot issues /liliExperience working within highly regulated industries (e.g., Aerospace Defence, Financial Services) /liliFamiliarity with legacy system modernization and integration with modern platforms /li /ulh3Language Skills /h3pEnglish C1. /ph3Citizenship /h3pItalian. /ppEngagement, recognition of talent, and care for our people's well‑being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive a /p #J-18808-Ljbffr