Lead Architect (DV Security Clearance)
Lead Architect (DV Security Clearance)
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Position Description:
At CGI we are shaping the future of defence technology by delivering complex high-value solutions that transform capability for the UK MOD. As Solution Lead you will play a pivotal role in driving one of our most significant ICT bids bringing technical excellence and leadership to a multi-100M programme. Working collaboratively with a partner consultancy you will define and assure a solution that is compelling competitive and trusted while strengthening CGIs reputation for disciplined systems integration and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a landmark contract and ensure CGI is positioned at the forefront of delivering mission-critical digital services.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role you will take ownership of shaping CGIs solution for a high-profile Defence ICT bid leading the technical direction and ensuring our deliverables are robust cost-effective and strategically aligned. You will work at the interface between CGI and our partner establishing trusted relationships and demonstrating technical authority that builds confidence in CGIs role as a key partner.
You will provide leadership across CGIs technical team governing architecture design and integration activities while also reviewing cost and effort to assure the competitiveness of our submission. By influencing across both CGI and the Prime you will ensure CGIs contributions are well represented innovative and scalable helping secure a significant long-term contract that expands our footprint across applications security testing infrastructure and service design.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the shaping and governance of CGIs solution and bid deliverables
Build strong collaborative relationships with our partner and Defence stakeholders
Provide technical leadership across CGIs bid team and wider solution areas
Apply disciplined systems architecture and integration practices
Review solution effort costs and competitiveness to ensure value for money
Contribute expertise across domains including managed applications workplace services hosting networks security and testing
Represent CGI in solution design discussions covering enterprise systems cloud hosting and service processes
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
To succeed in this role you should bring a strong track record of leading large-scale bids and delivery programmes ideally within Defence and Enterprise Business Systems. You should combine technical depth in architecture and solution design with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and assure complex solutions. Experience across multiple technology domains particularly in secure and large-scale environments will be essential.
You should have:
Proven experience leading solutions on major ICT programmes and bids
Strong background in Defence and Enterprise Business Systems
Expertise in architecture design processes and systems integration
Ability to review and contribute across areas including Windows/Server Core Apps Network Design Firewall Cloud Hosting
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and assurance in multi-party environments
It would be beneficial to have:
Knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX vRealize ARIA)
Experience with Defence networking and workplace applications (Teams SharePoint)
Familiarity with storage backup application integration and packaging
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Skills:
- Bid Management
- Solution Design
- Solutions Architecture
What you can expect from us:
Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Employment Type
Full-Time
