About us
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 300 based at Thales Huizen, which holds a leading position in highly qualified radio and network communications and security solutions.
System Architect
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 systems
Communication systems
Supplier management
Monitoring systems
IT infrastructure
System management
Specifying and validating subcontracts for software development
About the Job
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
About You
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.
A Dutch passport (required due to the nature of the work).
A MIVD screening is requirement to fulfill this job.
Experience with system modeling (e.g., UML, SysML) is a plus.
Knowledge of security and surveillance technologies is a big advantage.
NOTE: Security Requirements
Permanent Dutch citizenship and passport are both required. Non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military.
What's in it for you
A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
40 days off per year (PTO).
Interested?
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