Location: Hengelo, Netherlands About us In the heart of our Engineering cluster lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental right of every individual to safety. At the core of critical operations, our software is the foundation, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios. The infrastructure we are currently developing will be the basis of our products for the next 30 years. Within the software engineering department, and more specifically for the CMS (Combat Management System) infrastructure team, we are in search of an exceptionally talented: Lead Software Architect Infrastructure About the job We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Architect Infrastructure to join our team in delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions for naval ships. This role requires a deep understanding of both networking and software architecture, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver solutions that meet the rigorous demands of modern naval operations. About you As Lead Software Architect Infrastructure, you will be responsible for designing, overseeing, and ensuring the successful implementation of secure and resilient infrastructure based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Cisco technologies. You will work closely with the development teams and QA to implement development strategies and ensure that the solutions align with business needs. You have a capacity for continuous learning and are eager to stay up-to-date with industry trends. Are you up for the challenge to become our Software Lead Architect Infrastructure in a complex domain? Are you a team player? Do you have a proactive attitude? Do you enjoy constantly developing your skills and work in an Agile environment? Then you are the person we are looking for. Key Responsibilities and hard skills Under the leadership of our Principle Design Authority (PDA) you will lead the design and implementation of our infrastructure solutions based on Cisco and RHEL to support mission-critical systems on naval vessels. Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to define architecture requirements. Oversee the integration of networking and server systems, ensuring they meet high security and performance standards. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams in the development and deployment of infrastructure. Ensure that infrastructure designs comply with industry best practices, regulatory standards, safety- and cybersecurity protocols. Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in networking and system architecture. Ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural blueprints, design specifications, and API documentation. Provide guidance and leadership of version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Lead Architect or in a similar senior (infrastructure) role. Extensive understanding of networking technologies (switching, routing, firewalls, etc.). Strong expertise in Linux administration and deployment. Experience with virtualization, cloud technologies, and containerization is a plus. Familiarity with safety- and cybersecurity best practices. The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams. Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA, or Red Hat RH124, RH134, RH294, or containerization CKA, CKS is a plus. An important requirement to fulfil this role, is flexibility and the ability to communicate fluently in English to all types of stakeholders. Thales offers you A challenging job in a high-tech environment. A lot of room for your personal development and own initiatives. The option to grow within the organization in different directions including within engineering, into management, commercially or internationally. A modern, open and flexible working environment where work-life balance is considered very important. 40 leave days per year. Interested? For more information you can contact Florianne van der Sluis via [email protected] or +31641626892. #LI-FV1