Cryptographic Services Architect
About the job
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise Public Key Infrastructure and cryptographic solutions.
- Strong understanding of Certificate Authorities, certificate lifecycle management, root of trust architectures, digital certificates, and digital signatures.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise Public Key Infrastructure platforms such as Keyfactor, EJBCA, Active Directory Certificate Services, Azure Certificate Services, or Evertrust.
- Experience leading technical solutions across bids, proposals, and complex programmes.
- Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused recommendations.
- Experience working across the full project lifecycle from bid through delivery and into service.
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in Public Key Infrastructure administration, cryptographic systems design, or cryptographic services delivery.
- Lead cryptographic architecture for bids, proposals, and project delivery.
- Define secure, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with customer requirements and industry best practice.
- Produce architectural documentation, including High-Level Designs, solution designs, requirements specifications, and testing artefacts.
- Present technical solutions to customers, senior stakeholders, and technical review boards.
- Support the transition from bid to delivery, ensuring architectural integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
- Design and integrate enterprise cryptographic services including Public Key Infrastructure, Certificate Lifecycle Management, Key Management Systems, Hardware Security Modules, and post-quantum cryptography migration strategies.
- Advise customers on cryptographic agility, future security requirements, and quantum-readiness.
- Lead integration, deployment, testing, and acceptance activities across customer environments.
- Drive continuous improvement across architecture practices, standards, and tooling.
- Work with bid teams, project managers, engineers, security specialists, and customer stakeholders.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support knowledge transfer into operational support teams.
- Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the cryptographic services community.
- Post-quantum cryptography planning and migration.
- Cryptographic standards and frameworks including NCSC, NIST, ETSI, ISO, and IEC standards.
- Scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Identity and Access Management integration.
- Critical National Infrastructure or Operational Technology environments.
- Application and cloud security technologies.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
About the company
Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security, including electronics, software, and data-security systems used in air travel, credit cards, and modern military platforms. It combines hardware and software to create avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications systems that collect sensor data, run specialized software, and protect networks. It distinguishes itself through end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, ongoing deep-tech research in AI and quantum, and strategic acquisitions such as Gemalto and Imperva, plus its partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On July 23, 2026, Thales posted €12.5 billion orders and 22% organic growth.
- Ireland ordered five radars on October 2, 2026, reinforcing European air-defence demand.
- October 1, 2026 Frontier AI defenses and September 17 HexaForce expand higher-margin software revenue.
What critics are saying
- Germany terminated the F126 frigate contract in June 2026, creating a €450 million charge.
- If France or EU procurement slows, Thales loses politically protected backlog and pricing power.
- Cybersecurity faces Google, AWS, and Palo Alto; margin pressure intensifies by 2027.
What makes Thales unique
- Thales sells sovereign defence systems governments cannot quickly replace, like GM400α radars.
- Its €52 billion order book and 85,000 employees support multi-year critical infrastructure execution.
- Imperva, Gemalto, and eSIM platforms give Thales rare breadth across defence and digital security.
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↑ 3%Denmark awards air-defence contract to european giant: Price kept secret. The contract will support the build-up of the Danish Army's air-defence capability, but its value has been withheld on national security grounds October 7, 2026 8:28 AM The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, DALO, has awarded a contract to french defence company Thales for Identification Friend or Foe interrogators. The contract covers a number of IFF interrogators, which are used to distinguish friendly aircraft from potential threats in the airspace.
Thales to deploy advanced air traffic control radar in the Faroe Islands for the Danish Ministry of Defence. Thales has been selected by DALO, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, to supply and deploy an RSM NG secondary surveillance radar at the Sornfelli site in the Faroe Islands. This project highlights Thales' dual expertise in civil and military air traffic management, demonstrating its ability to address complex, shared airspace requirements. Although procured by a military authority, the radar will also support civil air traffic operations through integration with Air Navigation Services Providers Naviair and AVIANS systems, ensuring safe and continuous service across both domains. The RSM NG will replace an existing Thales RSM 970 radar. Building on decades of operational experience in ATC radars, the RSM NG represents the latest evolution in Thales' proven portfolio of secondary surveillance radars, combining high performance, compact design, and ease of deployment. Thales will complete delivery and installation within six months, one of the shortest timelines achieved for a program of this scale, while ensuring full operational continuity, with no disruption to air traffic control services. Fully compliant with ICAO and EUROCONTROL standards, this system meets the stringent requirements of both civil and military aviation. The "all-in-one" RSM NG radar integrates Mode S interrogation and ADS-B detection capabilities, delivering enhanced accuracy, reliability, and situational awareness. The radar will be connected to the AVIANS control centre, with system integration managed by Naviair and AVIANS. "The Faroe Islands' strategic location in the North Atlantic makes it important to maintain a stable and reliable air picture throughout the modernisation. With this solution, we ensure continuity of surveillance without disruption to air traffic." Colonel Thomas Pedersen, Head of FMI's Air and Space Division. "We are proud to support DALO, Naviair, and AVIANS in enhancing airspace safety and operational resilience in the North Atlantic region. It demonstrates our ability to deliver high-performance air traffic control solutions under demanding timelines, while meeting the rigorous requirements of both military and civil aviation stakeholders." Lionel de Castellane, Vice President of Thales' Air Traffic Control radars segment.
Thales reveals new Bushmaster strike capability. Reading Time: 3 mins read Thales Australia has unveiled a new Bushmaster Dual Cab capability combining mobile counter-drone technology, precision strike effects and the platform's established protection and mobility. The company has integrated its RapidStriker counter-UAS system onto the Bushmaster and partnered with STARK to integrate its Cascade loitering munition, transforming the protected mobility vehicle into a multi-role combat system. RapidStriker combines 360-degree surveillance, automated fire control and advanced threat neutralisation technologies, including 70mm laser-guided and unguided rocket systems. Designed to counter drones, helicopters and other aerial threats, the system can detect, identify, track and neutralise targets within seconds before the Bushmaster rapidly relocates to address the next threat. The enhanced platform has also been optimised for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions, with onboard systems designed to process and combine information in real time. The Bushmaster can carry sensors, mission systems, supplies and personnel while retaining its established mobility and protection, with Thales positioning the vehicle as a mobile protection and battlefield support system. Alongside RapidStriker, STARK's tube-launched Cascade loitering munition provides a precision strike capability with a range of up to 100 kilometres and a 4.5 kilogram payload. Cascade is designed to strike targets including command posts, logistics hubs, artillery positions and air defence systems. The munition can also be fielded in swarms from a multi-cell launcher mounted onto the Bushmaster. Thales Australia CEO Jeff Connolly said the capability demonstrated how the Bushmaster could evolve to address emerging threats. "The Bushmaster has protected Australian and allied soldiers for more than twenty years. Today, we're demonstrating how this proven platform continues to evolve to meet the threats of the next twenty years." "The integration of RapidStriker into Bushmaster and our partnership with STARK provide a new capability that combines mobility, survivability and multi-domain strike together in a highly capable operational solution. It's a powerful example of how Australian industry can shape, protect and dominate the modern battlespace." The demonstration coincides with a memorandum of understanding between Thales Australia and STARK to advance the development, manufacture and deployment of loitering munitions in Australia. STARK CTO Johannes Schaback said Cascade had been designed for modular integration with proven platforms. "Modern forces need to be able to add new capabilities to proven platforms quickly, rather than wait for entirely new systems. Cascade was designed for exactly this kind of modular integration. Combining it with Bushmaster creates a mobile precision-strike capability with up to 100 kilometres of range that we are able to field immediately." Explore dual cab trucks for advanced battlefield support.
Thales unveils Bushmaster-inspired UGV. Reading Time: 3 mins read Thales Australia and 3ME Technology have unveiled BladeHAUL XL-UGV, a heavy-duty hybrid-electric uncrewed ground vehicle designed to build on the capabilities of the Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle. Manufactured in Bendigo and Newcastle, BladeHAUL combines the Bushmaster production line with 3ME Technology's power, hybrid drive and control systems expertise. The self-propelled, hybrid, heavy-duty, off-road extra-large uncrewed ground vehicle is designed to support a range of logistics and operational missions, including logistics transport, mobile energy supply, deployable command posts, field support, surveillance, counter-uncrewed aerial systems and maritime strike missions. The platform can operate remotely and autonomously and carry up to a 20ft container and 10-tonne payloads, which Thales and 3ME said is more than any existing or planned Australian UGV. BladeHAUL can also operate as a hybrid mobile power source, providing high on-board power remotely for applications including field hospitals and communication systems, or functioning as a standalone generator. The vehicle is also designed to carry a range of sensor and effector technologies, supporting reconnaissance, surveillance and other mission-critical tasks. Thales Australia and New Zealand CEO Jeff Connolly said the vehicle demonstrated Australian innovation and capability. "This is a clear example of Australian innovation delivering Australian capability. By leveraging the trusted Bushmaster platform and integrating advanced autonomous and power systems developed locally, together we are delivering a highly capable uncrewed ground vehicle to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our Defence Force. "This achievement reflects the strength of collaboration between Thales Australia and 3ME Technology. It highlights how working closely with local SMEs and manufacturing on Australian soil can create cutting-edge solutions that strengthen our national security. "With this platform, we are not just building a vehicle; we are reinforcing Australia's sovereign defence industrial base by leveraging the trusted Bushmaster, utilising the skills and workforce of a defence prime contractor and innovative local technology company. Sovereign capability is central to everything we do at Thales Australia." 3ME Technology CEO Justin Bain said the platform combined the company's systems engineering and platform development capabilities with the Bushmaster's established manufacturing base. "Working with Thales Australia brings together the best of Australian innovation, combining 3ME Technology's systems engineering and platform development capabilities with the Bushmaster's proven performance and established manufacturing base. Together we are delivering an entirely new XL-UGV at a time when demand for contested logistics and remote power solutions for littoral environments is present and growing. "BladeHAUL is an important milestone for 3ME Technology because it brings together our core capabilities across BladeVOLT(R), BladeDRIVE(R) and BladeNET(R) into one platform, enhanced by our prior Stealthmaster(R)(hybrid Bushmaster) learnings and strengthened by the deployable power experience behind EdgeVOLT(R). "Together, we are delivering the logistics and energy capability that will power the next generation of defence platforms." Explore ex-military trucks for advanced defence solutions.
"It's not when the train arrives that you'll have to jump on board": these CAC 40 groups already experimenting with quantum start-ups. Thales has formed a technology partnership with C12. The group is also working with Pasqal. Despite this, French industrial firms remain fairly cautious. Published on Oct. 6, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Premium reserved for our Premium subscribers Anticipation is one of the secrets of success for large companies. It is with this in mind that Thales has been collaborating for several years with C12, one of the five French specialists in quantum computing. The goal: improve the performance of its radars, through a hybrid quantum-classical tracking solution (QuantumTrack). "At Thales, we are truly committed to a roadmap for quantum computing, with the objective, as much as possible, of being a pioneer in deploying the first applications at scale in our business sectors," observes David Sadek, vice president of research, technology and innovation for the group. This content is reserved for Premium and Premium Business subscribers Unlock the rest for €2. Don't stop where the analysis begins.