Cys - Edgewing - Solution Architect (Technical Services)
h3Job Description: /h3 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. /p h3Within 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). /h3 pThe 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). /p pOperating 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3Key Capability Accountabilities and Objectives /h3 ul liDesign and develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical architectures for technical services and related infrastructure and applications. /li liArchitect technical services that ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of IT systems. /li liIncorporate strong security practices into the design of technical services, such as identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and threat detection. /li liProvide hands-on architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams during design, build, and deployment phases. /li liAct as a key liaison between Product Owners, Technical Leads, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Architects to ensure technical service solutions address functional and non-functional requirements. /li liMonitor emerging technologies and trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to modernise IT systems.
/li liOptimize the costs of technical services by selecting cost-effective technologies and managing resource usage. /li liDesign technical services with disaster recovery, failover mechanisms, and redundancy to ensure business continuity. /li liCreate and maintain documentation for solution designs, technical standards, and best practices to share knowledge with team members and stakeholders. /li /ul h3Objectives /h3 ul liManage automatically containerised applications to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. /li liDeploy, operate, monitor, and optimize software applications ensure that they meet performance and business requirements. /li liManage the lifecycle of product from initial concept through design, manufacturing, deployment, maintenance, and end-of-life. /li /ul h3Seniority : /h3 pSenior (5-10 anni). /p h3Essential Skills and Experience: /h3 ul li5+ years of experience in solution architecture with a focus on technical services /li liExperience designing and deploying technical services, including cloud infrastructure, network solutions, and IT systems /li liStrong knowledge of cloud-native services, networking, identity, and access management (IAM), and cost optimisation strategies /li liExperience implementing security measures, such as IAM, firewalls, and threat detection systems /li liExperience driving digital transformation initiatives, such as cloud migrations or DevOps adoption /li liExperience managing costs related to IT services, including infrastructure, licensing, and cloud usage /li liStrong understanding of servers, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies /li liStrong verbal and written communication skills /li liHigh ethical standards when handling confidential information /li /ul h3Desiderable Skills and Experience: /h3 ul liVMware Certified Professional (VCP) /Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar Infrastructure /li liAWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Docker Certified Associate /li liCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar /li liTOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and related certifications /li liFamiliarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, Nagios)
to track performance and troubleshoot issues /li liExperience working within highly regulated industries (e.g., Aerospace Defence, Financial Services) /li liFamiliarity with legacy system modernization and integration with modern platforms /li /ul h3Language Skills: /h3 pEnglish C1. /p h3Citizenship: /h3 pItalian. /p pEngagement, recognition of talent, and care for our people’s well‑being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. /p pEvery day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment, actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity. /p h3What do we offer? /h3 ul liThe applicable collective labour agreement is the bItalian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector /b; /li liHybrid working model; /li liEmployment status: bExecutive-level employee; /b /li liPermanent contract with bItaly as the base location /b ; /li liThe role includes ba secondment of at least two years to Reading, the headquarters of the Joint Venture (JV) /b; /li li13th-month salary; /li liPerformance premio linked to business results; /li liAnnual welfare benefits worth €250; /li liOngoing training and professional development opportunities, covering both technical and soft skills; /li liWell‑being initiatives: we place great importance on the economic, physical, social, and psychological well‑being of our people, offering solutions tailored to their needs. /li /ul pThe Company reserves the right to determine the employment grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the selection process, taking into account the selected candidate’s seniority, experience, and the requirements of the role, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable laws and regulations. /p h3How does the selection process work? /h3 pFollowing the application review process, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be shortlisted. /p pSelected candidates will first take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team to assess motivation and soft skills, followed by a technical interview with the hiring team. /p pAt the end of the selection process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of the outcome. /p h3Seniority: /h3 pSenior /p h3Primary Location: /h3 pIT - Roma - Via Laurentina /p h3Additional Locations: /h3 pIT - Catania, IT - Chieti Scalo, IT - Genova - Fiumara /p h3Contract Type: /h3 pPermanent /p h3Total Base Pay Range: /h3 p60-75k /p h3Hybrid Working: /h3 pHybrid /p
A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. /p h3Within 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). /h3 pThe 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). /p pOperating 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3Key Capability Accountabilities and Objectives /h3 ul liDesign and develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical architectures for technical services and related infrastructure and applications. /li liArchitect technical services that ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of IT systems. /li liIncorporate strong security practices into the design of technical services, such as identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and threat detection. /li liProvide hands-on architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams during design, build, and deployment phases. /li liAct as a key liaison between Product Owners, Technical Leads, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Architects to ensure technical service solutions address functional and non-functional requirements. /li liMonitor emerging technologies and trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to modernise IT systems.
/li liOptimize the costs of technical services by selecting cost-effective technologies and managing resource usage. /li liDesign technical services with disaster recovery, failover mechanisms, and redundancy to ensure business continuity. /li liCreate and maintain documentation for solution designs, technical standards, and best practices to share knowledge with team members and stakeholders. /li /ul h3Objectives /h3 ul liManage automatically containerised applications to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. /li liDeploy, operate, monitor, and optimize software applications ensure that they meet performance and business requirements. /li liManage the lifecycle of product from initial concept through design, manufacturing, deployment, maintenance, and end-of-life. /li /ul h3Seniority : /h3 pSenior (5-10 anni). /p h3Essential Skills and Experience: /h3 ul li5+ years of experience in solution architecture with a focus on technical services /li liExperience designing and deploying technical services, including cloud infrastructure, network solutions, and IT systems /li liStrong knowledge of cloud-native services, networking, identity, and access management (IAM), and cost optimisation strategies /li liExperience implementing security measures, such as IAM, firewalls, and threat detection systems /li liExperience driving digital transformation initiatives, such as cloud migrations or DevOps adoption /li liExperience managing costs related to IT services, including infrastructure, licensing, and cloud usage /li liStrong understanding of servers, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies /li liStrong verbal and written communication skills /li liHigh ethical standards when handling confidential information /li /ul h3Desiderable Skills and Experience: /h3 ul liVMware Certified Professional (VCP) /Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar Infrastructure /li liAWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Docker Certified Associate /li liCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar /li liTOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and related certifications /li liFamiliarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, Nagios)
to track performance and troubleshoot issues /li liExperience working within highly regulated industries (e.g., Aerospace Defence, Financial Services) /li liFamiliarity with legacy system modernization and integration with modern platforms /li /ul h3Language Skills: /h3 pEnglish C1. /p h3Citizenship: /h3 pItalian. /p pEngagement, recognition of talent, and care for our people’s well‑being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. /p pEvery day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment, actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity. /p h3What do we offer? /h3 ul liThe applicable collective labour agreement is the bItalian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector /b; /li liHybrid working model; /li liEmployment status: bExecutive-level employee; /b /li liPermanent contract with bItaly as the base location /b ; /li liThe role includes ba secondment of at least two years to Reading, the headquarters of the Joint Venture (JV) /b; /li li13th-month salary; /li liPerformance premio linked to business results; /li liAnnual welfare benefits worth €250; /li liOngoing training and professional development opportunities, covering both technical and soft skills; /li liWell‑being initiatives: we place great importance on the economic, physical, social, and psychological well‑being of our people, offering solutions tailored to their needs. /li /ul pThe Company reserves the right to determine the employment grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the selection process, taking into account the selected candidate’s seniority, experience, and the requirements of the role, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable laws and regulations. /p h3How does the selection process work? /h3 pFollowing the application review process, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be shortlisted. /p pSelected candidates will first take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team to assess motivation and soft skills, followed by a technical interview with the hiring team. /p pAt the end of the selection process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of the outcome. /p h3Seniority: /h3 pSenior /p h3Primary Location: /h3 pIT - Roma - Via Laurentina /p h3Additional Locations: /h3 pIT - Catania, IT - Chieti Scalo, IT - Genova - Fiumara /p h3Contract Type: /h3 pPermanent /p h3Total Base Pay Range: /h3 p60-75k /p h3Hybrid Working: /h3 pHybrid /p