Lead Windows Kernel & Security Architect

Thales DIS CPL USA, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Thales DIS CPL USA, Inc. is seeking a Windows Software Architect to design and maintain CTE product line across on-premises, multi-cloud, and container environments. The role requires deep Windows internals knowledge, kernel development, and cybersecurity expertise.

The architect will assess customer requirements, draft architecture, mentor teams, and ensure seamless integration with agile processes. Strong communication and leadership are essential for coordinating with stakeholders and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8+ years leading software design in medium to large projects and 8+ years in Windows kernel driver development.
• 8+ years developing code with C or C++ and 5+ years with Windows kernel debugger (windbg).

Responsibilities

• Understand current architecture and recommend security, cloud, and container technology trends.
• Analyze designs, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Prepare white papers, technical documents, and product analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, PMs, and customers to plan and deliver features.
• Lead multiple development teams to create scalable, robust designs.

Skills

Windows kernel driver

C/C++ development

Windows File System

Cloud & containers

Agile / Scrum

DevOps REST API

Technical leadership

Encryption & key management

Education

Bachelor's degree in field

Master's degree in field

Tools

Windbg

AI LLMs (Claude, ChatGPT)

Job description

Thales DIS CPL USA, Inc. is seeking a Windows Software Architect to design and maintain CTE product line across on-premises, multi-cloud, and container environments. The role requires deep Windows internals knowledge, kernel development, and cybersecurity expertise.

The architect will assess customer requirements, draft architecture, mentor teams, and ensure seamless integration with agile processes. Strong communication and leadership are essential for coordinating with stakeholders and driving