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Job Description:Leidos Corporate Group has an immediate opening for Solution Architect to join our Enterprise IT Modernization team in Reston, VA.Job Description:The ideal candidate will have technical experience and depth in End User based IT Enterprise Services delivered as a Managed Service or as a Service.In this role, you will help customers solve their more demanding challenges via technology, modernization, and transformation processes, and 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. As a Solution Architect, you will work hand-in-hand 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, or 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.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:In coordination with program teams and Office of Technology (OOT) leadership, identify technology and solution roadmaps to improve mission enterprise capabilities resulting in increased contract growth and improved customer satisfaction.Develop and lead architecture definition of complete end user centric solutions addressing the full lifecycle from early CONOPS, requirements development, technical planning, system integration, analysis of alternatives, verification and validation, design, build, cost , deploy, through sustainment.Establish Leidos best practices, lessons learned, and technological approaches related to digital modernization and transformation technologies including Software Defined Networking, AIOps, Microsegmentation, Zero Trust Networking, Cybersecurity Automation, Cloud Migration, and DevSecOps.Strengthen existing programs and 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.Assess and mentor the technical talent and solution architects in the organization to meet the current and future (new market) business challenges.Partner with the Business Development team in supporting the shaping and development of technical solutions, basis of estimates, and industry relationships via responses to RFPs, new business reviews, white papers, customer shaping calls, and Leidos' corporate Win Plan process for larger franchise opportunities and to understand and participate in the development of new business strategy assessing current and future skills and technology needs.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in technical disciplines with 15+ years of experience related to IT and/or systems engineering. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of Master's degree.Strong technical breadth and depth in support of the government markets and in particular in government end-user service design, implementation, operations, and modernization with associated cyber defense solutions. End User services includes the range of end user devices, VDI, Email, collaboration capability, mobility and an enabling Microsoft back office.Experienced professional in contract performance with demonstrated technical leadership and customer relationship buildingCapable of generating on-contract-growth through insertion of innovation and technology on existing programs.Deep industry awareness with leading capabilities providers to enhance our solutions offerings and close gaps in offerings yielding competitive technical solutions.Experience supporting technical volumes and developing labor and material estimatesUnderstands competitor/teammate technology offeringsAbility to assess, identify, recruit and retain talent to grow technical expertiseAbility to author, present, and articulate problem sets and associated solution elements in settings supporting customers, business development, program delivery, technical teams, and executives.US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearancePreferred Qualifications:Active security clearanceNetwork Certifications (CCIE a plus)Security Certifications (CISSP a plus)Other IT certifications (cloud, Microsoft)ITIL foundations certification with Enterprise IT experience using ITILExperience implementing VDI solutions and SaaS for Enterprise ApplicationsExperience as the lead solution architect and/or technical volume on captures and proposals valued >$300MExperience defining and leading IT R&D projects / portfolios and supporting the transition of technology change into programsExperience having worked successful partnerships with suppliers on proposals.External Referral Bonus:IneligiblePotential for Telework:Yes, 100%Clearance Level Required:NoneTravel:Yes, 25% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Systems EngineeringLeidos is a Fortune 500 ® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.Vacancy expired!