ICT Infrastructure Tech Lead

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Air Mobility Solutions team creates, develops and deploys air management systems that are critical for safe aircraft movement. With products covering 40% of the world’s airspace, we enable the safe take-off and landing of 2 in 3 aircrafts globally. We offer the opportunity to work on complex systems that push what’s possible in air traffic management – including drone technology – with room to grow in both technical and team-leading roles.

Join our team as an ICT Infrastructure Tech Lead, where you will support the Head of Discipline in overseeing key activities to ensure we deliver exceptional value to our clients.

In this role, you will take the technical lead, inspiring and driving the enhancement of best practices within the infrastructure discipline, while contributing to innovative solutions that advance our Digital Transformation strategy.

Based in our Melbourne Office at the World Trade Centre, located on Wurundjeri land, your role will encompass the following purpose:

• Elevate engineering practices, champion people development, cultivating a culture of continuous learning by supporting the professional growth of our teams and encouraging skills development in relevant areas

• Create a balance between discipline and delivery while contributing to the Systems Discipline Governance

• Collaborate effectively in a multicultural and multisite environment

• Define and tailor discipline practices, including processes and tools 

• Contribute to the discipline efficiency plan to enhance business competitiveness

• Promote the adoption of Lean and Agile practices, as well as new technologies (e.g., AI)

• Take responsibility for the definition and updates of the engineering discipline cost model

• Provide technical oversight to other teams within projects and bids, ensuring that the designed solution is implemented according to the design and aligns with project schedules, costs, and quality standards

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Degree in Engineering, IT, Telecommunication, Electronics or a related discipline; postgraduate studies in Systems Engineering are a plus

• Proven in experience in complex and mission-critical ICT infrastructure projects (networking, computing, and peripherals)

• Strong leadership aptitude and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity to drive results

• Proficiency in networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs), operating systems (Linux - RHEL), cybersecurity practices (OS hardening, IAM, network protection), virtualization (QEMU KVM, ProxMox) and container fundamentals (Kubernetes)

• Broad experience in infrastructure design, from computing platform (Operating System, hardening, databases), network, storage (NAS, SAN), to Data Centre (racks, cabling, cooling), and deployment processes

• Solid experience of infrastructure automation, including Infrastructure as a Service and Containers as a Service (e.g. OpenShift on-prem or Cloud), Infrastructure as Code (Ansible), and DevOps processes (CI/CD pipelines)

As part of our Commitment, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Health Insurance

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

• Support to Defence reservists

• Veterans leave

• Fitness Passport Discount – access to a network of gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (travel, car hire, technical, medical insurance)

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave

• Novated lease options

• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

• Personal and professional training opportunities

• Sonder – wellbeing and support partner

• Access to a network of the best people (a Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)

• And much more!

Good to Know

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You must be able to hold a Baseline Defence Clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

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