Description IT Solution Architect Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation) Location: Bristol Role Overview: As a IT Solution Architect, you will be responsible for leading, designing and delivering complex end to end solutions using a multitude of applications and technologies within the supply chain management business domain. This role will assure that the solution architecture can meet the key project functional and non-functional requirements identified for the LCST programme. The IT Solution Architect will lead the solution development through all phases of the delivery lifecycle, from requirements capture, high level design, low level design, development into the release and solution sustainment phases. Duties and Responsibilities: You will provide support to the Head of Architect (including at times covering for on a temporary basis) on a variety of design decisions including: Solution evaluation: buy vs. build vs reusePlatform selectionEarly-phase project estimatesEnsuring compliance with all design principles and architecture frameworksEnsuring compliance with technical, security, customer and regulatory standards. Supporting customer and stakeholder meetings and technical discussions. Skills Required: Previous experience as a Solution Architect on large complex customer projectsProduction of cross domain (Business, Application Data, Infrastructure, Security) end to end architecture deliverables, such as proposal designs, high level designs and interface specificationsExperience in bespoke and COTS applicationsExperience in integration concepts and technologies e.g. SOA, ESBs, EAI, XML, Web Services, MQExperience working with large scale, distributed event driven architectures.Experience in cloud with AWS or similarExperience in working collaboratively within a multi-supplier/vendor environmentStrong consulting, leading and mentoring skills along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levelsBroad knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of application technologies, platforms, and tools including web-based systems databases, middleware/integration technologies, security, and infrastructureExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsExcellent analytical and technical skillsBachelor’s Degree in related field and/or extensive related experience Skills Desired: Experience in multi-stakeholder logistics/ supply chain management solutions using modern commercial solutions such as: Integration Platforms Manufacturing/Repairs systems,Warehouse Management Systems,Transport Management Systems,Order Management System,Inventory Management SystemsEnterprise Resource Planning SystemsProcurement SystemsData, Analytics and MI systems Experience in TOGAF/MODAF is desirableExperience in ArchimateExperience working in a CMMI level 3 environment Clearance Requirements: BPSS Pre-screening required to startSC Required for role Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction... 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) • Dynamic Working 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: The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs). Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening. 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 ex
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