Position Description:

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. 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 you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

CGI are on the lookout for a Solution Architect to be responsible for the development of pre sales solutions meeting client objectives and requirements for the Deployed Land Environment new business within CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to be a sole UK National and hold UK Security Clearance, or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid role, with requirements to be onsite in our Chippenham and Bristol offices as needed.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

You will contribute to the identification and creation of new business growth and participate in strategic campaigns focused upon nominated high growth areas. You will be joining a growing team as a senior member and will work across projects with existing clients as well as with potential new clients. The successful candidate will have existing experience of systems within the Land TacCIS, ISTAR, CEMA and platform mission system domains.

• Owning the credibility and integrity of solutions across the whole lifecycle, from client vision, through proposal into engineering delivery and acceptance.

• Translate client business needs into solutions and communicate the business impact of technical choices

• Defining and controlling the solution and system architecture (including models, decisions, validation, evolution, and delivery support), working with the customer and any subcontractors to identify, trade off and design the overall architecture.

• Developing client facing artefacts.

• Understanding CGI's capabilities and intellectual property relevant to the Land domain, ensuring these are effectively positioned within solutions.

• Track emerging technologies and market trends, identifying new opportunities for solution innovation and business growth.

• Identifying, defining and driving the development of client relevant proof of value and proof of concept solutions that enable funded innovation and collaboration opportunities to mature with our clients.

• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and conferences to promote offerings and expand market presence.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Essential:

• Significant experience of solution development within a business development context, ideally within a Deployed Land Environment (TacCIS, ISTAR, CEMA, land platforms) orientated System Integration or IT Services environment.

• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for a solution, considering strategic and tactical aspects.

• Track record of designing high level architectures using standardized approaches and tools, requirements management and technical specifications, and then translating these into detailed designs.

• Proven experience of interacting with external stakeholders to derive successful solutions.

• Good understanding of the MoD and Army business processes, and acquisition processes and procedures.

• Self sufficient and results driven, excited by the prospect of playing an important role in growing the business.

• Demonstratable technical leadership skills including the ability to motivate, influence and coach multi disciplinary teams.

• Strong presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills.

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Skills:

• Leadership

• Solutions Architecture

• Stakeholder management

• Technical Architecture

• Team Collaboration

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll 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. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll 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.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll 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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.