Enterprise Architect at Thales

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

201817.01

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Needs Analysis, Value Creation, Architecture Frameworks, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Mobile Communications, Distributed Systems, Enterprise Systems, Networking, Command and Control Systems, Software Systems Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Modeling

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Location: Ottawa, Canada 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, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success. Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid Position Summary Thales requires an Enterprise Architect, who’s mission it will be 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. As an Enterprise Architect 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. • Contribute to the overall technical policy definition and its implementation. Contribute to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from the business lines, and aligning with the Thales Group’s initiatives. • Provide coaching and tutoring on key strategic skills and techniques. Lead technical specification definition and to subcontractor selection. Lead the architecture practices (e.g., modeling, design, coding) as directed within one or more projects. • Inform and influence key stakeholders to align with strategic direction. Minimum Qualifications • Undergraduate degree in relevant field. • 5+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time. If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! Preferred Qualifications 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 Special Position Requirements • Physical Environment: Hybrid Working – remote and on-site as required • Travel: may be required to travel domestically and/or internationally to different Thales and/or customer sites. • Security: must be able to obtain and hold a valid Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR 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. Why Join Us? Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PD1 The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 111,710.72 - 201,817.01 CAD Annual 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. 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 Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Architect will ensure that the technical policy and strategic plan align with business objectives and are implemented effectively. Responsibilities include designing data-centric systems, collaborating with partners, and influencing stakeholders.