Solution Architect Security & Identity Access Management (SIAM)

Solution Architect Security & Identity Access Management (SIAM)

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 our tomorrow's possible, today.

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You will be part of the IS/IT department. The IS/IT department is a team of 150 highly skilled and motivated professionals. We have embraced the Agile way of working and have 18 squads working in DevOps mode providing IT services to our 3000 Thales & GTS Netherlands colleagues. 

In this position you will join the Thales Netherlands IS/IT team. IS/IT is at the core of the Thales digital transformation, there is a close relationship between IS/IT and business.

We aim to deliver best in class IT solutions to our Thales Netherlands colleagues. This is done within our agile IT teams who work in close interaction with the colleagues in the business. Our culture statement is ‘Fit for our future’, we strive for autonomous teams working together when needed, support each other when possible and celebrate achieving goals. Security, collaboration and continuous improvement are our drivers.

The Solution Architect Security & Identity Access Management (SIAM) works on the architecture and solutions for our environments and applications together with the Enterprise Architect(s), other Solutions Architects and Security.

About the job

Your typical day starts with a brief standup with the squad in which you update each other and define actions. During standups squad members discuss what went well, what could be improved and where they still need help. Afterwards, take your time with a cup of coffee to work on some e-mails and questions. Then, it is time to work on solutions and architecture within the SIAM domain.

As a Solution Architect for the SIAM squad you are part of the IS/IT Security domain and you help architect, challenge, and provide leadership to standardize, modernize and digitalize our IS/IT security environments and applications landscape.

Do you find it interesting to work on the cutting edge between Security and IT? Working with a multidisciplinary team of enthusiastic and driven professionals and improving our solutions? Then we are looking for you!

Your contribution to the squad:

• Understand end-to-end business requirements and translate these to IS/IT solutions;
• Validate technical designs with security, enterprise architect and other architects;
• Describe and decide how the solutions and processes will look like and how they interact with each other using modelling tools and techniques;
• Take the lead in the maintenance, improvement and development of IS/IT solutions;
• Implement / refine / explore enablers from the architectural runway;
• Collaborate with other architects & Thales Group and exchange best practices & tools.

About you

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has a (technical) bachelor or master degree;  
• Has proven experience (>5 years) as a solution architect, preferably within Cyber Security;
• Has an industry-standard accreditation (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, CISM).
• Is knowledgeable in Security and IAM best practices and relevant solutions
• Experience with SailPoint IIQ (or similar solutions) would be a big plus
• Has a positive mindset, entrepreneurial, responsible, decisive, analytical and result-oriented;
• Is an excellent planner and works well in a dynamic environment;
• Has experience working in an Agile environment;
• A team player that will work well in a cross functional team environment;
• Is flexible, stress-resistant and organizationally strong.
• Has strong social and communication skills;
• Is fluent in English.

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 organization, 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 personalize 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). Yes, really.

Interested?

Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.

Government (AIVD) clearance will be requested.

Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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