Solution Architect

Overview

Join to apply for the Solution Architect role at Leonardo . Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defense and Security that realizes multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 53,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defense administrations, institutions and companies.

The Solution Architect initially acting as a Deputy Technical Authority on Space domain projects with intensive cybersecurity contents, will support the Technical Authority in defining, reviewing, and ensuring compliance of the overall architecture and implementation of the Security Solutions and Systems built from the infrastructure layer (networking, storage, hypervisor) up to Security applications (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Threat Intelligence).

The role ensures alignment with ECSS standards and programmatic requirements across the entire project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the end-to-end technical architecture of the Security Operations Center (SOC) in compliance with ECSS standards and Customer requirements.
• Support the Technical Authority in decision-making and ensure technical consistency across all project phases (design, integration, verification, validation, qualification).
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams (infrastructure, networking, security, applications) to deliver the SOC baseline.
• Define and enforce hardening baselines and security controls for ESXi, servers, network devices, and middleware.
• Review and approve technical documentation (HLD, LLD, security requirements, test plans, SECOPS).
• Manage requirements traceability for security aspects and ensure compliance through audits and reviews.
• Plan and supervise integration, validation, and acceptance testing of SOC components.
• Support incident response process design and integration of SIEM/SOAR capabilities.
• Interface with Customer’s stakeholders, auditors, and external bodies, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Specifically for the first project, the Cybersecurity Technical Authority & Systems Engineer – Space will support the current team, lead from Italy, into the following tasks:

• Oversee the implementation of the virtualized infrastructure (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Horizon, storage, and networking).
• Ensure integration of IAM and PAM solutions (e.g., RedHat, Oracle, CyberArk) into the SOC baseline.
• Supervise deployment and tuning of SOC core platforms: SIEM (Splunk/QRadar/LogPoint), SOAR (XSOAR), EDR solutions, Threat Intelligence, and Forensics tools.
• Conduct and validate security hardening activities at infrastructure and application levels.
• Support planning and execution of security audits, penetration testing, and compliance assessments.
• Maintain alignment with ECSS documentation requirements and systems engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Preferably a degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• (nice to have) Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalents are a plus.

Required Level of Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role (Solutions/Security Architect, Systems Engineer) and willing to broaden his/her reach.
• Previous experience in Space projects is recommended.

Technical Skills

• Infrastructure : VMware vSphere/ESXi, VDI (Horizon, Citrix), virtualized networking and storage.
• Access Management : IAM (RedHat, Oracle, Keycloak), PAM (CyberArk, Thycotic).
• Operating Systems : Linux (hardening, SELinux), Windows Server (AD, GPO, WSUS), container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Standards : ECSS (E-ST-40, Q-ST-80, S-ST-00), ISO 27001, ISO 27035, ISO 22301.
• Cybersecurity Tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Forensics, …), supported by hands-on experience on projects.
• (nice to have) Previous experience in Cybersecurity projects for Space Domain constitutes a strong preference.
• (nice to have) Experience in dealing with Classified information (SECOPS, COMSEC, INFOSEC, previous experience in Classified projects).

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to understand requirements and define solutions to maximize compliance while minimizing costs.
• Ability to estimate costs, effort (function points, manhour) and duration of activities.
• Experience in coordinating technical teams in complex projects.
• Ability to deal and interface with customers in a structured and regulated environment.
• Ability to interface with customers’ technical representative and to effectively present solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and review technical documentation (Design documents, Requirements specifications, Test plans, procedures and reports, manuals, SECOPS, …).

Language Skills

• Professional fluency in English, being the main working language.
• (nice to have) Proficiency in another European Language (French or German).

Other

• Availability to travel, long or short term within Europe, with the possibility to temporarily relocate in Belgium;
• Be a national of a Member State of the European Union or UK;
• Hold or be eligible for security clearance up to ESA/EU SECRET.

Recruitment Process

We are waiting for your application: send us your CV within three weeks from the opening of the job announcement.

How does the recruitment process work?

We will collect applications and evaluate the CVs most closely aligned with the requirements.

Selected candidates will undergo a motivational and aptitudinal interview with the HR team, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the Business.

At the end of the process, the HR team will provide feedback to the person, either positive or negative.

What We Offer

• Fixed remuneration commensurate with the experience and level of the selected resource, accompanied by rewards related to business results;
• Opportunities for training and continuous updating of professional skills and soft skills;
• Work-Life Balance: We promote the right balance between private and professional life based on hybrid and flexible working formulas;
• Wellness: we put the economic, physical, social and psychological well-being of our people first, offering multiple solutions close to their needs.

Engagement, enhancing skills, looking after people’s wellbeing, health and safety are the cornerstones of our company culture. We work every day to create an inclusive and stimulating work environment, in which everyone can reach their full potential and contribute to the company’s growth and the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate.

Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.

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