Company Description Company Description Leidos is a Fortune 500® Technology, Engineering, and Science Solutions and Services leader. Leidos' 47,000 global employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos Australia has been a trusted partner to the Australian Government, including the Department of Defence, for more than 25 years, having delivered some of the most complex software and systems integration projects in Australia. With a local workforce of around 2,000, of which 85% hold a government security clearance, we have one of the largest security-cleared workforces in Australia. Our team is also backed by Leidos' global expertise, experience and capabilities.
Job Description
About the Role
Join our dynamic Engineering Matrix Team as a Solution Architect, where you'll lead the design and definition of complex system architectures.
As the primary technical interface for customers, you'll shape integrated solutions for new and existing systems, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with customer needs.
Due to the customer requirements, you'll have an Australian Citizenship with a minimum NV1 security clearance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Defining system specifications and integration strategies.
Designing subsystems and ensuring hardware/software compatibility.
Identifying and resolving program support deficiencies.
Providing recommendations for corrective actions.
Delivering comprehensive architecture guidance across projects.
Leading architecture design, development, and deployment for cost-effective solutions.
Why Join Us?
Leidos Australia offers a collaborative and innovative environment where your technical skills will directly contribute to solving some of the nation's most complex challenges. Work with cutting-edge technologies, industry-leading experts, and a supportive team to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Here are just a few of the Benefits we provide our team:
Life Days are Leidos' way of recognising that we all need extra time to care for life. By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours (2 hours per week for full-timers), you can accrue up to 12 days of additional leave per year.
Professional development - support to set you up for success and assist you in achieving your career aspirations.
Novated leasing - via our partners FleetPlus.
Leidos Life Hub provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.
Qualifications
About You
You bring a passion for crafting high-level designs that guide the development of integrated, future-proof solutions. Your expertise spans technology and operational changes, and you excel in balancing technical innovation with practical business needs.
You'll thrive in this role if you:
Communicate technical architectures clearly to stakeholders.
Develop architecture models for current and future solutions.
Ensure alignment with policies, strategies, and security standards.
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to deliver successful outcomes.
Have experience in Defence security frameworks (ISM & DSPF).
Essential Skills and Experience
Your technical knowledge includes experience with:
Infrastructure: VMware, NetApp, Citrix, Cisco/Dell Hardware, RHEL.
Database & Containers: Oracle, SQL, Kubernetes, Docker.
Microsoft Stack: Active Directory, ADFS.
ICT Security Practices: High-availability systems and security compliance.
You also possess:
Australian Citizenship with a minimum NV1 security clearance.
Ready to Architect the Future?
Apply now to be part of a team that thrives on innovation and delivering impactful solutions.