Cys - Solution Architect - Seu

Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 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, defence administrations, institutions and companies. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of € 17.8 bn, new orders for € 20.9 bn and invested € 2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digital industry and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.

The person will join the Space and EU Agencies Line of Business being the Technical Authority and coordinator of projects in the field of Cybersecurity, with specific focus on Quantum Key distribution and Post Quantum Cryptography.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

The Solutions Architect will have the following responsibilities:

- Be the Technical Authority towards the Customers and internal teams, with specific focus on Cryptography and Quantum Communications
- Technically Lead and contribute to the execution throughout the projects lifecycle (design, development, integration, validation, qualification and acceptance) by managing diverse and distributed technical teams
- Support Offer Engineering and Pre-Sales activities to identify, understand and respond to customers technical requirements and technological needs, through deep understanding of the market and customers business processes, while interfacing directly with the customer

**EDUCATION**:

- Master Degree in STEM disciplines.
- [nice to have] studies focus on QKD and/or PQC

**EXPERIENCE**:

- At least 5 years of experience in technical management of projects relevant to Cybersecurity, QKD or PQC
- [nice to have] Knowledge of Space technologies development and ECSS standards will be a strong asset

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCES**:

- Understanding of Cybersecurity and Cryptography principles and solutions
- Hands-on experience on QKD, including laboratory equipment, with solid basis on QKD protocols, knowledge on HW Architectures for BB84 implementation and knowledge of Attack Vectors to main QKD implementations.
- Knowledge of main QKD reference standards (ETSI, ITU-T, ISO/IEC)
- [nice to have] Hands-on experience on PQC, including development environments and relevant standards (i.e. NIST FIPS 203, 204, 205, 140-3)
- [nice to have] Knowledge of Classical and Post-Quantum Cryptography hybridization
- [nice to have] Knowledge of ECSS standards and CCSDS SDLS protocol
- [nice to have] esperienza di redazione di offerte per sistemi/prodotti/progetti atti alla gestione di informazioni Classificate

**LANGUAGES**:

- Fluency in English is required for the role;
- [nice to have] Fluency in Italian or willing to learn Italian Language will be considered a plus

**COMPUTER & PROGRAMMING SKILLS**:

- Literate in MS Office and collaboration tools;
- Knowledge of Python/C/C++/RUST
- [nice to have] development on FPGA

**BEHAVIORAL SKILLS**:

- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Ability to translate technical concepts and information to non-technical audiences
- Ability to deal with other technical authorities from Partners and Customers

**OTHER**:

- Availability to travel, long or short term, up-to 35% of time;
- Be a national of a Member State of the European Union or UK;
- Hold or be eligible for security clearance up to ESA/NATO/EU SECRET.

**How does the recruitment process work?**

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

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.

**What are 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.

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

**Seniority**:
Expert

**Primary Location**:
IT - Roma - Via Laurentina

**Contract Type**:
Permanent

**Hybrid Worki