Senior Windows Kernel & Security Architect (Hybrid/Remote)

Thales Group; Texas; On-site; USD 163,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking a Windows Software Architect to design and maintain CTE products for deployment on‑prem, across clouds, and in big data/container environments. The role requires deep Windows internals knowledge, kernel development, and cryptography experience.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to craft architectural approaches, document decisions, and guide teams in delivering secure, scalable software across multiple environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading software design in medium to large projects.
• 8+ years of Windows kernel driver experience.
• 8+ years of software development in C/C++.
• 5+ years of Windows kernel debugging with windbg.
• Experience with data encryption and key management.
• Experience with multi-cloud and container environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand current system architecture and recommend modern software infrastructure.
• Analyze designs to mitigate risks and resolve security alerts.
• Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards; propose infrastructure improvements.
• Prepare white papers and technical documentation; provide tech analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, PMs and customers to design and deliver features.
• Lead and coordinate teams to deliver scalable, robust solutions.

Skills

Windows kernel driver

C/C++

Cloud/containers

Data security

Agile/Scrum

DevOps tooling

AI LLMs usage

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Windbg

Job description

Thales Group is seeking a Windows Software Architect to design and maintain CTE products for deployment on‑prem, across clouds, and in big data/container environments. The role requires deep Windows internals knowledge, kernel development, and cryptography experience.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to craft architectural approaches, document decisions, and guide teams in delivering secure, scalable software across multiple environments.