System and Solution Architecture LR08

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In fast-changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defense, security, and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make tomorrow possible.

More than 85,000 colleagues worldwide work daily to make the world a safer place. In the Netherlands, Thales employs 2,500 people, with around 250 based at Thales Huizen, which holds a leading position in highly qualified radio and network communications and security solutions.

About the job

Thales Huizen is searching for a system architect within the Engineering Delivery Team DBBS, part of NLD SIX. The System Architecting team is responsible for developing new functionalities and tooling for security management, surveillance, and intrusion detection systems. These complex systems contain advanced solutions for information processing, information management, and user interaction.The team is also responsible for maintaining these systems, which involves solving issues and flaws in the design, as well as initiating modifications and updates to address obsolescence.

Team expertise

•   Security management and intrusion detection system

•    Communication systems

•    Supplier management

•    Monitoring systems

•    IT infrastructure

•    System management

•    Specifying and validating subcontracts for software development

As a System Architect, you are responsible for designing and developing the architecture of security and surveillance solutions, including the related IT infrastructure. You will specialize in creating robust solutions for security management, monitoring, data management, and processing, ensuring the systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Focus on the maintainability of the design is a core element of your role.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Define and design the system architecture for DBBS solutions, focusing on security management, surveillance systems, and IT infrastructure. Involvement from the Systems Engineers and the maintenance team is crucial.

•    Being able to define new concepts/solutions

•    Define Epics and work items.

•    Translate operational and maintenance requirements into technical specifications that align with the needs of defense and security stakeholders.

•    Maintain and optimize systems by addressing design flaws, resolving issues, and managing updates due to obsolescence.

•    Specify and validate subcontracts for software and hardware development.

•    Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure innovative and reliable solutions.

•    You will also be involved in the integration and validation of systems, including testing solutions in realistic scenarios to ensure operational readiness.

•    Thales highly values the application of modern technologies and methodologies, such as DevSecOps, to develop robust and scalable systems.

The following knowledge is a plus:

•    Knowledge of IAM/MIM

•    Experience with operating systems, VMWare, NSX, Veeam, AD, DNS,SAN and NAS

What you’ll bring

Do you have a passion for technology, enjoy constantly developing your skills, and are interested in working in the domain of security and surveillance solutions? Then you are the person we are looking for.

You are a talented System Architect with a passion for designing, developing, and testing complex security and surveillance solutions. You possess the following traits and skills:

•    A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, system engineering, or a comparable field.

•    Expert-level knowledge of information management, data processing, and IT infrastructure.

•    The ability to financially structure your designs to convince stakeholders and align with organizational goals.

•    At least 3 years of experience in a similar role as a System Architect.

•    Experience with system modeling (e.g., UML, SysML) is a plus.

•    Knowledge of security and surveillance technologies is a big advantage.

•    Good communication and collaborations skills in Dutch and English

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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