Senior Network Architect — Underwater Systems & Security

Thales; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Stock options

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Thales UK is seeking a Senior Network Communications Architect within the Under Water Systems (UWS) group to design, deliver and maintain secure, resilient network solutions across Thales projects and products. You will own the network communications lifecycle from requirements gathering to formal testing, while driving innovation and cost efficiency in line with Thales’ strategic goals.

This role requires UK security clearance (SC) and UK national status; prior defence/navy exposure is

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing secure, resilient network systems.
• Experience with IP/Ethernet, RF/satellite, and underwater acoustic bearers.
• Experience with security testing (PEN tests) and SyOps.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure network communication systems.
• Develop high-level and low-level designs, ensuring compliance with requirements and security standards.
• Conduct formal testing to validate network performance, security and resilience.
• Produce detailed documented estimates for bids, ensuring feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers and suppliers, presenting designs at review gates.

Skills

Network design

Network security

VPN configuration

Crypto devices

VMware ESXi

Private cloud

Bash scripting

TCL scripting

PowerShell

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Job description

Thales UK is seeking a Senior Network Communications Architect within the Under Water Systems (UWS) group to design, deliver and maintain secure, resilient network solutions across Thales projects and products. You will own the network communications lifecycle from requirements gathering to formal testing, while driving innovation and cost efficiency in line with Thales’ strategic goals.

This role requires UK security clearance (SC) and UK national status; prior defence/navy exposure is