Technical Architect

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Safran Landing Systems (SLS) Director of IS Architecture and Cloud Factory, the Technical Architect designs the organization's technical infrastructure, both on-premise and cloud computing architecture and strategy.

This role ensures that all architecture designs meet stringent compliance and governance requirements, particularly those relevant to military cybersecurity frameworks globally across SLS.

Complementary Description

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design : Develop and maintain the overall architecture of information systems, ensuring compliance with defense and cybersecurity frameworks
• Compliance Assessment : Evaluate and ensure compliance with frameworks including CMMC, NIST, ANSSI, and DoD guidelines.
• Stakeholder Interaction : Engage with key stakeholders (Business, Compliance, IS Security) to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure their needs are met.
• Solution Development : Design solutions that address business challenges and improve operational efficiency. Ensure the implemented solutions are in line with the design by closely overseeing the implementation.
• Change Management : Ensure guidance is provided for a requested changes to the implemented architecture.
• Documentation : Create and maintain detailed documentation of the architecture, business requirements, and solutions.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Innovate infrastructure, edge, and cloud solutions.
• Design technical blueprints and high-level / low-level designs.
• Lead teams as SME for Technical Architecture and participate in Agile Squads.
• Partner with IT Operations, Applications, Information Security, and Compliance teams.
• Assess ROI and manage cost forecasting in designs.
• Extensive expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and policies (e.g., CMMC, NIST, ANSSI) and incorporating the requirements of these frameworks in the design.
• Pitch innovative technical infrastructure solutions.
• Bridge business requirements with IS / IT Architecture solutions.
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure the As-built is in line with As-designed
• Manage multiple projects in parallel.

Required Skills / Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Technical / Cloud Architect focusing on AWS solutions.
• Expert experience in interpreting and applying compliance frameworks such as NIST
• Expert in IS / IT Audit and Risk Management
• Certification in Cybersecurity, IS Audit, or other IS Risk / Governance is an asset.
• Experience in a large Manufacturing organization is an asset.
• Experience with edge computing and hybrid cloud / on-premise design.
• Monitor and evaluate IT solutions for performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Stay updated on IT industry trends and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Strong knowledge of modern security architectures including SD-WAN, CASB, SASE, and other NG Firewall technologies.
• Experience with Agile project management methodology including JIRA Kanban.
• Strong technical acumen in operating systems, data center, edge computing, IaaC, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with legacy IT systems and cloud security expertise.

Expectations

• Mentor : Coach and consult for Operations and functional teammates globally.
• Relationships : Build relationships with LOBs, IS Competency Centers, and Safran Central IS.
• Team Player : Work in a global team of domain leads for Enterprise Architecture.
• Stakeholder Interaction : Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Solution Development : Design and implement solutions that address business challenges.
• Business Analysis : Proven experience in business analysis, including requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Guidance / Influence : Develop and maintain the overall architecture of technical information systems.

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply.

Specificity of the job

This role will require travel periodically