Solution Architect

Description Leidos has an immediate opening for Solution Architect to join our Cyber and Analytics Business Area (CABA) team in either Reston, VA or Chantilly, 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 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 ResponsibilitiesWork both independently and with other Solution Architects to drive technical strategies and solutions that leverage all sources of technology, including internal investment and industry partnershipsPartner with Business Development teams to support new business strategies, including the development of technical solutions, white papers, industry relationships, analyses of alternatives (AoA), and responses to Market Surveys, RFIs, and proposalsSupport Business Development teams with customer meetings and the Leidos corporate business development process for larger opportunitiesUnderstand competitor and teammate technology competenciesBasic Qualifications Bachelors degree in a STEM related discipline and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters with 13+ years of prior relevant experienceExperience designing or developing technical solutions to address complex customer mission challengesExperience as a solution architect or technical volume lead on captures and proposalsCurrent experience with Cybersecurity technologies to include cryptography or Offensive Cybers Operations (OCO)Working knowledge of diverse technology domains to include Cloud, Data Processing/Analytics, Software Engineering, AI/ML, and/or Computer Network Operations with a focus on the associated Cybersecurity implicationsStrong technical breadth in support of the classified US government market in highly regulated environmentsExperience supporting IC and/or DoD customers with demonstrated technical expertiseAbility to quickly get up to speed on emerging technologies and identify solutions applicable to the CABA customersAbility to author, present, and articulate problem sets and solution elements in settings supporting customers, business development, program delivery, technical teams, and executivesUS citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearancePreferred Qualifications Understanding of specialized data processing domains (ELINT, SIGINT, etc.)Understanding of defensive cyber security technologiesExperience with enterprise system architectures and developmentExperience with integrating new technologies into existing system architecturesCome break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”Original Posting:October 3, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit and BenefitsPay 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. 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Created: 2025-11-07