Solution Architect Security & IAM

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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 at Thales Netherlands, you will play a vital role in enhancing our collaboration with the Thales Group to standardize and modernize our Security Identity and Access Management (SIAM) systems and processes. You will work on the integration of future-proof solutions from industry leaders such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping, and SafeNet, ensuring that these systems are embedded effectively into our IS/IT landscape.

In this position, you will ensure that our SIAM systems and processes comply with the strict regulations required within the defense sector.

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 experience as a solution architect, preferably within Cyber Security;
• 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 based on vakgroep 60 CLA Metalektro-HP, fitting travel allowance which can be customized to your needs 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.

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.

Bij Thales krijg ik alle kansen en de ruimte om mijzelf verder te ontwikkelen, en dat als onderdeel van allerlei gave processen en projecten binnen de organisatie!
Anoek Trainee

Wat het voor mij aantrekkelijk maakt om hier te werken, is de diversiteit in opdrachten en het werken in verschillende teams met diverse disciplines. Zo blijf je jezelf ontwikkelen binnen het cyberdomein.
Maurits Cyber Engineer

Over thales

We vinden dat je baan de juiste work/life balance moet ondersteunen en het platform is om jóuw ambities waar te maken. Dat betekent dat gelijke kansen, inclusiviteit en een informele cultuur een essentieel onderdeel uitmaken van ons succes. Maar ook dat jouw gezondheid en geluk voor ons erg belangrijk zijn! Daarom bieden we je de flexibiliteit om te doen wat voor jóu belangrijk is; of dat nu parttime werken is, of werken vanuit huis, of de mogelijkheid om flexibel te zijn in je start- en eindtijden, we denken met je mee.

In lijn met de basisbeveiligingsvereisten van Thales vragen wij kandidaten mogelijk om bewijs omtrent identiteit, werkvergunning en arbeids- plus opleidingsgeschiedenis. Sommige vacatures vereisen ook een security clearance die verdere informatie vereist. Voor meer informatie over wat er nodig is voor bepaalde security clearance, raadpleeg dan de General Intelligence and Security Service.