Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Location: Paço de Arcos, Portugal

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

Thales Edisoft Portugal, S.A. is focused on providing the most advanced solutions in the Aeronautics, Space, Security and Defense domain.

Thales, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security solutions, seeks a passionate and talented Cyber Security System Engineer to join our Naval Engineering Center (NEC).

In this critical role, you will play a pivotal role in defining and integrating combat system solutions, ensuring operational advantage for our armed forces customers. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment, tackling technically-demanding projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and code sign architecture on your own or with other specialists.
• Analyse security requirements and program constraints.
• Develop high level security compliant architecture and contribution to the design of the preliminary and detailed designs of the solution: it includes the study of alternatives and a risk assessment.
• Be technical lead of the elaboration of the security components architectures (e.g. SIEM, IAM, gateways, detection and deception capabilities...).
• Guarantee the architecture coherency with the BL policy as well as major cybersecurity standards and regulation frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.).
• Produce justification for architecture bricks choices.
• You are proficient with Infrastructure Security Design, Security Supervision Design, and Information Systems Security (ISS).
• Advise and give support to the rest of the team.
• You know how to use: Risk Analysis, Network Security, Cryptography, Identity & Access Management (software/hardware development, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, cloud technologies).
• Monitor and measure risk as well as compliance.
• Work with costumers and technical teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space, Computer Science) or a relevant technical field.
• Proven experience in Software/Hardware development, Systems Engineering, and Integration & Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative work ethic.
• A passion for lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

Thales offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stimulating work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

• Globally connected: Work in a multicultural, international team environment.
• Career development: Benefit from a structured career path with opportunities for advancement and exploration across various domains within Thales.
• Work-life balance: Embrace a flexible work environment that prioritizes both personal and professional well-being.
• Leadership opportunities: Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Thales is committed to attracting and retaining top talent. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of defense.

If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply.

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