Enterprise Architect

Position Summary

Thales requires an

Enterprise Architect

whose mission is to ensure that the technical policy and strategic plan are well‑defined, understood by the project, aligned with business objectives, and implemented accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

Visualize and design data‑centric 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 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 a relevant field.

5+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Hybrid Working – remote and on‑site as required.

Travel may be required domestically or internationally to different Thales and / or customer sites.

Security clearance : must obtain and hold a valid Canadian security clearance and meet eligibility requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

What We Offer

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

Thales is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. All accommodation information will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.

Benefits and Compensation

Total Target Compensation (TTC) range : 111,710.72 – 201,817.01 CAD annually.

#J-18808-Ljbffr