Senior Solution Architect, Physical Security & Smart Cities

Thales; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Jeddah is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for Physical Security Systems overseeing complex, multi-domain security projects for critical infrastructure and smart-city deployments.

The role requires 10–15 years in security architecture and a track record with VMS/PSIM platforms, AI analytics, and cloud-enabled solutions. It involves leading diverse teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and guiding pre-sales while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in security architecture, systems integration, or technology strategy.
• Proven record delivering multi-domain security solutions for smart cities, airports, utilities, and critical infrastructure.
• Strong exposure to: Physical Security Systems; AI & Analytics Platforms; IoT/Edge Computing & Cloud Platforms; Command-and-Control/PSIM Platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead architectures for physical security, IoT, AI analytics, and cloud services.
• Define end-to-end security frameworks with VMS, ACS, PSIM/C2, data analytics, and IT/OT.
• Evaluate AI analytics, digital twins, edge computing, and sensor fusion in workflows.
• Ensure architecture aligns with HCIS 2017, NIST, ISO 27001, PDPL, GDPR.
• Shape technology strategy and future trends in security and smart-city domains.
• Develop roadmaps aligning tech with enterprise, government, and regulatory goals.
• Collaborate with R&D, partners, and vendors to integrate cyber-physical capabilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to implementation across design, security, ops.
• Engage executives to define requirements, demonstrate value, ensure outcomes.
• Support pre-sales with high-level architectures, compliance matrices, and value props.

Skills

Security architecture

Industrial security

AI analytics

IoT/Edge

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Computer/Systems Eng

Tools

PSIM platforms

VMS

ACS

Data analytics tools

Job description

Thales in Jeddah is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for Physical Security Systems overseeing complex, multi-domain security projects for critical infrastructure and smart-city deployments.

The role requires 10–15 years in security architecture and a track record with VMS/PSIM platforms, AI analytics, and cloud-enabled solutions. It involves leading diverse teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and guiding pre-sales while ensuring regulatory compliance.