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Location : Fredericton - Knowledge Park, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Position Summary

Thales requires an I T Network Infrastructure Engineer to be responsible for the infrastructure of the Thales’ National Digital Excellence Centre Canada (NDEC Canada) including the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and the Cyber Range. The CSOC is responsible of the detection and prevention of cyber security incidents by real-time monitoring, and analysis of potential intrusions for its customers and the Cyber Range is meant to provide a secured simulated representation of an organization where professionals and students can gain hands-on cyber skills and proceed to security posture testing.

As an IT Network Infrastructure Engineer , you will be responsible for ensuring project work is executed, monitored and controlled in terms of schedule, risk management, and quality of deliveries. As required, the Senior Systems Engineering Technologist may participate in various phases of engineering projects and project activities related to activities IT, OT, IoT including : network architecture, hardware requirements, software requirements, procurement, engineering and project risk management, integration tasks (i.e : installation, integration / configuration, testing / troubleshooting, maintenance, patch management, etc), lessons learned and engineering close-out activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The expectations from the IT Network Infrastructure Engineer are as follows :

• Network Infrastructure Management for the Cyber RangeDesign, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and VPN.Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches and firewall.Work in collaboration with Thales Network and Security team.Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliable connectivity.Implement and enforce network security protocols and policies.
• Server Management for the CSOC and the Cyber RangeOversee the operation, maintenance, and security of servers.Management of server hardware, including installation, configuration, and upgrades.Ensure server backups and disaster recovery procedures are in place, placed, tested and effective.Monitor server performance and optimize as necessary.Maintain server room organization and inventory.Support new integrations of various technologies into the Cyber Range infrastructure.
• General IT ManagementDevelop and maintain documentation for IT infrastructure and procedures.Manage IT projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.Coordinate with vendors and service providers for procurement and support.Provide technical support and guidance to staff as needed.Stay updated with the latest technology trends and best practices in IT management.
• Interaction with customers and partners on Cyber Range activitiesLead technical workshops to support the risk assessments activities (IT, OT, IoT).Coordinate and support customer’s project team, site engineers, and management with project deliverables.Support live Cyber training exercise and simulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Min 5 years of experience in IT management, with a focus on servers and network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical drawings and technical document.
• Hands on experience on building, troubleshooting, integration and configuration and testing, cabling, network, electronics systems.
• Experience in server and network monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware and operating systems (Windows and Linux), experience with Virtualization systems (VMware, Hyper-V) and experience with cloud computing platforms (Google, AWS, Azure).

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Special Position Requirements

Physical : Will involve work in the server room including cabling and hardware installation

Schedule : 40 hrs / week. Overtime may be necessary depends on the demand and project schedule. Also, there is potential for On-Call support for infrastructure related service incidents and follow internal management escalation procedures when necessary.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following :
• 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.

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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.

Infrastructure Engineer • Knowledge Park,Fredericton