This is a Hybrid role in Ottawa, CAN.
Position Summary
The mission of the Enterprise Architect PDA (Product/Project Design Authority) and DA (Design Authority) is to ensure that the technical policy and strategic plan are well-defined and understood by the project, in line with the business objectives, and implemented accordingly.
You are ready to lead the definition and design of mission critical systems. You are ready to build professional teams from external partners and internal resources. You can communicate technical solutions to all audiences. You are ready to earn the trust of critical systems operators.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Visualize and design data centric systems of systems of systems. Develop System Architecture documents and artifacts where functionality, performance, and cyber security are addressed as an integrated whole.
Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points.
Identify, vet, recommend, and collaborate with Thales’ partners.
Present solutions and designs to partners, customers, and internal stakeholders, including the preparation of RFP documents.
Contributing to the overall technical policy definition and its implementation
Contributing to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from the business lines, and aligning with the Thales Group’s initiatives
Providing coaching and tutoring on key strategic skills and techniques
Contributing to technical specification definition and to subcontractor selection
Lead the architecture practices (e.g., modeling, design, coding) as directed within one or more projects
Informing and influencing key stakeholders to align with strategic direction
Basic Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in relevant field
5+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time
Preferred attributes for the position:
Expertise in at least 5:
Needs analysis & Value creation
Architecture frameworks (e.g., DNDAF, TOGAF, DoDAF, NAF)
Cybersecurity
Everything Cloud
Mobile communications and computing
Distributed systems
Enterprise systems
Networking
Command and control systems
Software systems architecture
Model-based systems engineering
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Data Science
Data modeling
Autonomous systems
UX principles and methodologies
Software systems integration
Software development lifecycle
Regulatory Compliance Requirements:
• Ability to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance
• Ability to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program (including ITAR-controlled articles)
Special Position Requirements
• Hybrid position. Full time, standard business hours.
• Possibility of occasional travel to customer site for technical support / integration activities.
• Possibility of occasional travel within Canada for planning events.
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.
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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.