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Description Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands Salary: £61,500 - £78,800 The Role: As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a critical role in both the sustainment of the current environment and the delivery of new capabilities. The selected individual will develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines; regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives. You will be immersed in one of our key programmes. On behalf of our central government customer, you will have direct impact on the current and future iterations of one of our most important pieces of critical national infrastructure. This is a senior individual contributor role. The individual will be a highly experienced engineer who leads by example through day‑to‑day development, contributes to technical decision‑making within their scope, and supports the wider team through mentoring and technical guidance. Overall technical approach is agreed collaboratively with the Technical Lead and Software Architect. What will I be doing? • Deliver high‑quality, production‑ready software through hands‑on development, spanning both backend and front‑end technologies., • Develop, debug, test, document, and deploy software enhancements aligned with the Software Development Strategy., • Contribute to full‑stack delivery, including:, • Backend services and REST APIs implemented in Java, • Modern single‑page applications implemented using React/TypeScript or equivalent frameworks, • Make technical decisions within assigned scope, aligning with agreed architectural direction and escalating broader decisions where appropriate., • Apply strong software engineering practices to ensure solutions are clean, maintainable, well‑documented, and fit for long‑term operation., • Ensure adherence to established code review standards and quality gates for all changes delivered within the project., • Continuously validate and maintain the build and deployment pipeline for their own changes:, • Make updates as necessary to ensure changes do not break the pipeline, • Act as a guide for other developers to ensure pipeline practices are understood and maintained, • Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests as a standard part of development., • Support and contribute to test automation efforts, working closely with the test team (who retain ownership of overall automation outcomes)., • Collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, and testers to ensure new and modified software is fully verified prior to promotion., • Support Agile delivery practices, including planning, estimation, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery., • Use and support development tooling and processes, including CI/CD pipelines and integrated security scanning., • Mentor and support less experienced engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and informal coaching., • Communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders on technical matters, providing clear and well‑reasoned input. What does Leidos need from me? • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial hands‑on delivery using:, • Java (Java 8 and modern Java versions such as 17 and 21), • REST API design and implementation, • Modern SPA development experience (required) using React and TypeScript, Angular, or Vue., • Strong understanding of design patterns and a solid, structured approach to software development., • Proven experience delivering complex changes in production environments., • Demonstrated experience writing unit and integration tests as a normal part of delivery., • Familiarity with Agile software development processes and working within iterative delivery models., • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo), or equivalent tooling, with a solid understanding of CI/CD concepts, workflows, and practices., • Experience working with code review standards, quality gates, CI/CD pipelines, and security scanning processes. Desirable Skills and Experience • Familiarity with integration and architectural patterns (e.g. adapters, orchestration patterns such as saga)., • 3+ years C/C++ experience., • Perl, Python, and/or bash scripting experience., • Experience contributing to or supporting test automation initiatives (UI and/or API). Clearance Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to be willing and able to obtain UK Security Clearances - this requires a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK 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), • Flexi-Time 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: _– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. 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 growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. For 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. £61,500.00-£78,800.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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 Leidos Leidos 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 _. Pay and Benefits 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 at _. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at _. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the _. Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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. #Remote

Description Cyber Security Architect At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL We require a Senior Cyber Security Architect to support our customer projects within Civil & Devolved Government and Energy (DG&E) divisions in the UK. You must be based in the UK with the ability to hold SC Clearance or above, and you may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances. We are seeking individuals who can join a high-performing team and confidently design and assure robust security architectures for our customers, delivering high assurance with minimal friction. The focus is on simple, effective security that our customers value. The role will support the delivery of secure, efficiently managed technical architectures for sensitive programmes. You will engage with third parties and customers, establishing and supporting ongoing growth. The position offers diversity in day-to-day activities and requires flexible operating parameters to support service in an agile environment, along with strong scheduling and prioritisation skills. Are you ready for your next challenge? The successful candidate will be expected to lead the design and assurance of secure architectures across multiple programme environments, most of which are in the cloud (AWS, Azure & Oracle), and offer expert guidance on security best practices. The ideal candidate will support the wider Leidos security capability, collaborating with a talented and multi-faceted cyber team across our UK business, delivering on customer commitments, and seeking opportunities to embed security by design. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and assurance of cybersecurity architectures for the protection of programme data, systems, and networks. Provide expert guidance on security architecture and design patterns for cloud and hybrid environments. Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing solutions. Ensure that data and infrastructure are protected by embedding appropriate security controls into architectural designs. Produce and maintain architectural documentation, reporting, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Embed the existing Security Architecture Framework and associated assurance approach into delivery to maintain overall (build) assurance of system and service security. Lead the delivery and assurance of security requirements as part of new demands, ensuring requirements are captured, traced, and assured through design, delivery, and service transition. Support the customers in the development of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) strategies, including a roadmap to achieve target-state capabilities. Lead security design and security requirements for Microsoft Entra ID, supporting current and shaping the future IDAM strategy and roadmaps. Lead the Security Architecture Forums, driving decisions, actions, and architectural governance outcomes for customer programmes. Lead engagement with the broader architect community to embed security-by-design into IT Governance, Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes. Where required (e.g., changing threat landscape or regulatory requirements), lead the development and implementation of security policies and supporting standards to ensure systems stay secure and compliant. Candidate Information: British – Many of our projects have nationality restrictions. SC cleared (Or Eligible to undergo SC Vetting) – many of our projects have nationality restrictions. Education/Experience Experience in a security architecture or senior security engineering role. Experience in a technical leadership or architecture-focused position. Relevant security architecture certifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or similar) are an advantage. Essential Process Skills/Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills; works well in a team environment. Experience of the IT systems engineering and architecture lifecycle. Understanding of the controlling processes for the systems engineering lifecycle (e.g., requirements management, configuration management, testing and assurance) and where security architecture fits into these. Familiarity with different lifecycles/methodologies (waterfall, incremental, agile, DevOps). Solid understanding of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) and practical experience in applying that understanding in architectural delivery. Experience designing secure solutions for sensitive environments. Understanding of service operations and security operational management planning. Awareness of Security Frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles. Experience mentoring and acting in a team lead or senior role, supporting junior members of the team. Experience working on accredited security solutions in sensitive government or CNI scenarios. Desirable Experience Experience working in both customer delivery and consulting environments. Experience in SecDevOps, infrastructure as code, or security as code. Experience working in CNI or Public Sector project environments. Working within an AGILE environment. Experience defining and implementing Zero Trust / ZTNA roadmaps and identity security patterns (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID governance and access controls) Technology Skills/Experience Deep understanding of network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, anti-virus, IPS, IDS). Evidence of experience architecting Cloud Security Controls on both Azure and AWS. Practical experience with Protective Monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC) and the principles of their deployment. Understanding of authentication and authorisation technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.). Strong grasp of encryption protocols, structures, and their deployment in secure architectures. Experience defining and implementing security requirements for systems, including: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Communication and Soft Skills Capable of developing and communicating a vision to meet system and security requirements. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas across a wide range of audiences. A proficient level of commercial awareness and project disciplines. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy. 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), • Access to Flexi-time benefits 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: Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. 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 growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. For 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. £61,500.00-£78,800.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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 Leidos Leidos 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 _. Pay and Benefits 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 at _. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at _. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the _. Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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. #Remote

Solutions Architect – Modern Workplace Are you passionate about the Microsoft Modern Workplace solution? Love working directly with customers to design solutions that make a real business impact? If so, please see below... We’re hiring a Presales consultant to join a fast-growing Managed IT and Cloud Services provider, supporting clients across the UK with innovative, tailored technology solutions. This is a fully off-the-tools, consultative presales role — focused on solution design, customer engagement, and high-quality documentation rather than hands-on delivery. £70,000 + £15,000, with a Hybrid working arrangement - Team meet-ups 2/4 times p/m either Camberley or Brighton. The Opportunity You’ll work at the intersection of technology and commercial strategy, partnering with Sales and Technical teams to design solutions that genuinely solve customer challenges and drive business outcomes. If you enjoy shaping deals, owning the design narrative, and engaging directly with customers — this is exactly that role. What You’ll Be Doing • End-to-end presales ownership: discovery → solution design → proposals → SOWs, • Partner closely with Sales to qualify opportunities and scope requirements, • Design tailored solutions across:, • Modern Workplace (Microsoft 365 / Intune / SharePoint / Azure), • Cloud & Infrastructure, • Networking & Security, • Managed Services & Unified Communications, • Lead technical discovery workshops and customer conversations, • Deliver compelling presentations and demos to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Produce high-quality written documentation (proposals, designs, customer-facing content), • Collaborate with internal SMEs (including dedicated network presales) for best-in-class solutions, • Stay current with vendor tech and certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, Sophos, etc.) What We’re Looking For Essential: • Proven experience in Presales / Solution Consulting / Sales Engineering (MSP or IT services ideal), • Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Modern Workplace stack (M365, Azure) + broader infrastructure, networking & security, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate tech into business value, • Experience designing commercially aligned, customer-centric solutions, • Comfortable owning conversations with stakeholders and leading the solution narrative Desirable: • Vendor certifications (Microsoft - desirable), • Experience working within MSP environments & SLA-driven services, • Background in consultancy or project delivery Why Join? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, high-growth technology business that invests in its people, values expertise, and empowers you to make a real impact with customers. Interested? Apply now or message me directly to learn more.

Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley £648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers Knowledge: Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture fram...

Experis IT is looking for a DNS Architect to design and maintain high-performance DNS solutions in a hybrid setting. This expert role involves developing secure and scalable DNS architectures, implementing automation, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. The successful candidate will have profound knowledge in DNS protocols, experience with DNS platforms such as BIND and Infoblox, and strong analytical skills. This contract position allows for 3 days work onsite each week, paying up to £598 per day inside IR35. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client, a distinguished player in the Defence & Security sector, is calling for a highly skilled Data Architect - Fabric to join their ranks on a permanent basis. The position is based at their cutting-edge facility in Farnborough, where innovation meets strategy in groundbreaking technology initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Leading the Data Fabric architecture end-to-end: including integration, processing, storage, metadata/lineage, governance and consumption patterns, • Establishing and maintaining the architecture roadmap, encompassing technology evolution, capability increments and deployment waves across environments, • Directing architecture for data integration and interoperability, implementing strategies for connectors, data sharing patterns and cross-domain data exchange approaches, • Translating high-level architectural intent into reference architectures, patterns, and guardrails to ensure repeatable delivery by the engineering team, • Running architecture governance and assurance, leading comprehensive data modelling across conceptual, logical, and physical levels, • Providing hands-on leadership to a team of Data Fabric Engineers and Data Analysts, ensuring the platform's security, scalability, resilience, and operability as it evolves, • Staying tuned to engineering practices to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and supportable, • Communicating complex architectural concepts to senior stakeholders proficiently Job Requirements: • Extensive experience in data architecture and/or data platform engineering with significant ownership of architecture on complex programmes, • Demonstrable track record of evolving an established architecture through strategic roadmaps, standards, patterns, and governance, • Proficient knowledge of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid platforms with a deep understanding of data governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle management, • Experience designing and governing architectures for constrained or mission-critical environments, including edge deployments and contested connectivity patterns, • Experience leading engineering teams, providing clear technical direction and mentoring in multidisciplinary environments, • ability to explain intricate architectural concepts to senior stakeholders with excellent written and verbal communication skills Benefits: • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, • Generous holiday allowance, with options to purchase additional days, • Access to Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance, • Employee discount portal including Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, and Cinema Tickets, • Support for the Armed Forces community, maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, • Opportunities for volunteering, aiding charities and local communities If you are a data architecture professional with a passion for defence and security and the drive to lead into the future, this could be your next career move. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Farnborough. JBRP1_UKTJ