DSEF Services & Applications Architect

Location: Ottawa, Canada

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Position Summary

This role is hybrid – mix of customer onsite, Thales site, and home (Ottawa region).

In support of a recently awarded contract this, the Services and Applications Architect will be responsible for implementing software applications and information services, frameworks and strategies to meet DSEF software development and application requirements; and analyzing, designing and implementing DSEF services and application architectures.

Key Responsibilities

As a Services and Applications Architect, you will be responsible for the following:

Designing, developing and assessing technical options for DSEF software development and application problems.
Analyzing and evaluating alternative technology solutions to meet DSEF software development and application problems.
Ensuring the integration of all aspects of DSEF software solutions.
Recommending options for resolving DSEF software design issues.
Analyzing functional requirements to identify information, procedures and decision flows for DSEF applications.
Evaluating existing procedures and methods, identify and document database content, structure, and application sub-systems, and developing data dictionary.
Defining and documenting interfaces of manual-to-automated operations within application subsystems, to external systems and between new and existing systems.
Identifying and documenting system specific standards relating to programming, documentation and testing, covering program libraries, data dictionaries, and naming conventions.
Providing end-user support.
Performing any other related work as required.

Key Requirements

Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience with experience with at least one of the following:

Command and control communication and information systems within a distributed platform environment.
Command and control communication and information systems within a client/server environment.
Military information systems.
Joint or Allied information systems Interoperability solutions using NATO Standardization Agreements.
System management solutions (applications, tools and processes) for communication & information systems.
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience as a System Architect on Military Command and Control Communication and Information systems.
Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal – with the ability to communicate information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff, as well as communicating system-engineering direction for projects or systems.
Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies.
Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.
Proven problem solving and analytic skills with a track record of successful outcomes

Education:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) Master’s degree in network, software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.

Compliance Regulations

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.
Thales is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from the four designated groups (women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginals) to apply for employment.

At Thales, we provide accessibility to people with disabilities. Should you require accommodations, please consult with your recruitment office and they will work with you to make any adjustments that best suit your individual needs.

Thales thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.