<h2>Job Summary</h2><p>Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking a Software Solution Architect. This role supports the design and delivery of integrated software solutions across SES’s aviation and ports &amp; borders portfolios. The focus is on expanding, configuring and applying existing enterprise software products—such as Mezzo—to address specific customer needs and better position SES to capture new business opportunities.</p><p>This position will report to the Commercial Operations Director and play a key role in ensuring our software solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with product and business objectives.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Architect solutions using SES enterprise software platforms (e.g., Mezzo), ensuring alignment with technical and operational requirements.</li><li>Work closely with product, engineering, and commercial operations teams to develop clear, well-scoped solution definitions.</li><li>Create architecture diagrams, integration specifications, and solution documentation to guide implementation.</li><li>Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) including resource planning and technical scope definitions (preferred).</li><li>Contribute to Technical Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Bid Risk Reviews (BRRs) for high-value opportunities.</li><li>Partner with product line managers and engineering to ensure technical feasibility and consistency with platform capabilities.</li><li>Ensure solutions adhere to Leidos SES standards for security, scalability, and maintainability.</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.</li><li>8+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or technical solution architecture.</li><li>Proven experience with enterprise software platforms and systems integration.</li><li>Strong skills in creating architecture documentation, technical specifications, and implementation guidance.</li><li>Ability to develop detailed BOEs and resource plans for the development, implementation and ongoing systems support of enterprise software.</li><li>Familiarity developing and deploying solutions in a cloud environment.</li><li>Experience with software solution design and implementation plans that include AI/ML- capability.</li><li>Experience with enterprise data modeling and metadata governance frameworks.</li><li>Comfortable leading solution design sessions and ensuring alignment with engineering capabilities.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams.</li></ul><p></p><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Experience working directly with customers or supporting capture teams in shaping technical solutions.</li><li>Background in pricing strategy or cost estimation, including BOEs.</li><li>Familiarity with Leidos SES products (e.g., Mezzo) or experience in aviation/port security markets.</li><li><span>Exposure to Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.</span></li><li><span>Technical certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF).</span></li><li>Experience working within cloud-based environments, particularly AWS.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Why Join Leidos SES?</h2><p>Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions develops advanced detection and automation technologies to safeguard airports, borders, and critical infrastructure around the world. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply proven enterprise software in solving real-world security challenges—while helping to shape future solutions and processes.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>At Leidos, we don’t want someone who fits the mold—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”</p><p></p><p>If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.</p><h2></h2><h2></h2><h2><u><b>Original Posting:</b></u></h2>October 20, 2025<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><p></p><h2><b><u>Pay Range:</u></b></h2>Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00<p></p><p><span>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.</span></p>

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