Cloud Architect GCP
About the job
- A Bac+5-level higher education qualification in computer science.
- At least 4 years of experience in information systems architecture, including at least 2 years dedicated to Google Cloud Platform.
- Certification as a GCP Professional Cloud Architect or GCP Professional Security Engineer.
- In-depth expertise in Google Cloud Platform and its security mechanisms.
- Proficiency with GCP services including Cloud Identity, Security Command Center, Cloud KMS, and Cloud HSM.
- Significant experience in information systems security.
- Expertise in Zero Trust architecture and encryption solutions.
- Proficiency with secure containers and Kubernetes (GKE).
- Skills in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and secure automation.
- Strong analytical and risk management capabilities.
- Leadership and ability to drive transformation.
- Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams.
- Good command of English is essential for interacting effectively with international teams and partners.
- Design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions on the Google Cloud Platform.
- Contribute to defining the cloud strategy.
- Support teams in adopting best practices.
- Knowledge of standards and regulations including ISO 27001, HDS, and SecNumCloud.
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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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%Argentina issues two-week ultimatum to UK over Sea Lion oil project, threatens international arbitration. Argentina formally notified the United Kingdom on September 28, 2026, to halt all hydrocarbon activities linked to the Sea Lion project in the North Malvinas Basin within 14 days or face international arbitration under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The escalation represents the fourth legal and diplomatic action in 25 days targeting offshore oil development in disputed South Atlantic waters, with parallel sanctions announced against British firm Thales UK Limited for unauthorized flights between the Falklands and Punta Arenas, Chile. President Javier Milei instructed the Foreign Ministry and legal teams to initiate arbitration proceedings under Annex VII of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), specifically targeting the Sea Lion project operated by Rockhopper Exploration and Navitas Petroleum approximately 220 kilometers north of the islands. The Argentine government argues that unilateral hydrocarbon exploitation violates UN General Assembly resolutions 2065 and 31/49, which recognize the sovereignty dispute and prohibit modifications to the status quo during negotiations. Argentina contends the project falls within its sovereign continental shelf jurisdiction extending to 350 nautical miles under UNCLOS provisions. The ultimatum warns that absent UK compliance, Argentina will petition the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for provisional measures to preserve its continental shelf rights. Chancellor Pablo Quirno characterized the move as unprecedented, stating the government would seek interim tribunal orders while the arbitration panel assembles. The legal strategy follows a September 16 injunctive order by federal judge Mariel Borruto directing the oil companies to cease construction activities pending environmental review, though Rockhopper and Navitas jointly stated they expect no material project impact. London rejected the arbitration claim through Foreign Office Minister Uma Kumaran, who defended the islanders' right to develop natural resources and questioned Argentina's reliability as a UK partner. The UK government maintains that Sea Lion operations comply with local Falklands legislation and international law, invoking the 2013 referendum in which 99.8 percent of islanders voted to remain a British Overseas Territory. British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting reinforced that position with statements affirming military readiness to defend the islands, noting scheduled Typhoon fighter upgrades by November 2027. The diplomatic clash intensified after Milei's September UN General Assembly speech renewed sovereignty claims. Argentina simultaneously announced sanctions against Thales UK Limited for allegedly operating flights between the islands and Chile without Argentine authorization, tied to a business delegation meeting Chilean suppliers. The Foreign Ministry is separately exploring US-mediated negotiations, contingent on British acceptance. The Sea Lion project carries significant economic stakes, with UK authorities estimating potential royalties of $2 billion over three decades of production. Argentina's September 3 decree 868/2026 empowered the Foreign Ministry to sanction unauthorized hydrocarbon operators and imposed disclosure requirements on companies seeking benefits under the RIGI large-investment incentive regime. A subsequent September 8 criminal complaint invoked Law 26.659 against Navitas, building on 2022 sanctions that yielded no operational interruption. The two-week deadline expires mid-October, positioning the dispute for potential International Tribunal consideration before year-end if the UK maintains its current stance on resource development in the contested basin.
Thales unveils a global framework to protect critical organisations from Frontier AI attacks. Thales believes that frontier models call for a revolution in the pace of cyber defence: while the fundamentals of cybersecurity remain valid, they must now be executed at machine speed, without ever relinquishing human judgement over the decisions that matter. Today, Thales unveiled an end-to-end framework to help critical organisations counter a new generation of... October 1, 2026 at 7:28 a.m. * Thales believes that frontier models call for a revolution in the pace of cyber defence: while the fundamentals of cybersecurity remain valid, they must now be executed at machine speed, without ever relinquishing human judgement over the decisions that matter. * Today, Thales unveiled an end-to-end framework to help critical organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats, spanning application security, detection and response, a global cyber defence platform, continuous evaluation and critical-asset resilience. * As adversaries attack, adapt and multiply at machine speed, simply stacking isolated tools is no longer enough. Thales positions AI-driven, automated defence under human oversight as an essential evolution of cyber defence. PARIS - At the Thales Cyber Summit held in Paris (France), Thales today unveiled a global response to the challenges created by Frontier AI models. Reasoning, autonomy and scale of these cutting-edge systems far exceed previous generations, and can accelerate vulnerability discovery, exploit development and cyberattack execution at machine speed. This marks a shift in AI from a tool that assists humans to one that acts autonomously, reshaping the threat landscape for organisations, the first of which those operating critical systems. "Frontier AI models represent a new inflection point for cybersecurity. The challenge is not only technological; it is about helping organisations act before risks materialize, understand the implications, assess their exposure, and, if an attack still succeeds, ensure resilience and quick recovery. By combining advanced technologies with strategic and operational cybersecurity services, our ambition is to give customers the insight, expertise and continuous support they need to navigate this new reality with confidence," said Philippe Vallée, Executive Vice-President, Cybersecurity & Digital Identity, Thales. Thales believes that the combination of advanced technology and human expertise is essential to interpret emerging threats, understand exposure, make informed decisions and translate them into effective operational action. Technology alone will not be enough to address this shift, as capabilities evolve at machine speed. Helping customers move from reactive measures to a continuously tested resilience model This service-led framework is structured around five interconnected building blocks: securing the application estate, AI-augmented detection and response, a converged cyberdefence platform, continuous testing and risk evaluation, and the protection and resilience of critical assets. Their strength lies not in any single component but in their automated interconnection, allowing threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, exposure, detection, remediation and proof of effectiveness to circulate continuously across the whole chain. Strategic partnerships with leading technology providers Thales works with leading technology providers to enhance the assessment and mitigation of advanced AI-powered cyber threats. Through a single trusted partner, customers gain privileged access to state-of-the-art AI capabilities designed specifically for cybersecurity. As a member of Google's Fairwind program, Thales will enable critical industries to benefit from Google's latest cyber AI innovations, including Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber and the CodeMender harness. To learn more about Thales's global approach to countering frontier AI model attacks, visit this page. Frontier AI Models Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Services | Thales About Thales Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies. Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion. Recent images of Thales and its Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital activities can be found on the Thales Media Library. For any specific requests, please contact the Media Relations team. PLEASE VISIT
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Technology & Innovation 01/10/2026 04:08 Thales and Landis+Gyr enable smarter, remotely managed connectivity for smart meter fleets. * Thales, a global leader in cybersecurity and IoT connectivity management, and Landis+Gyr, a global energy technology leader grid edge intelligence and energy management, today announced a strategic collaboration to enable secure, scalable and future-ready cellular connectivity for smart meter deployments across North America. * Thales will provide Landis+Gyr with eSIM technology and advanced IoT connectivity management to support the digital transformation of utilities by simplifying and securing remote management of smart meter fleets throughout their entire lifecycle. * The solution - combined with Simetric's single pane of glass - gives utilities a unified view of connectivity operations across their devices, enabling centralized monitoring and control of large-scale deployments to reduce field interventions and improve operational efficiency globally. AUSTIN, Texas-BUSINESS WIRE- As utilities modernize their infrastructure, smart meters are becoming an increasingly important part of the connected energy ecosystem. Landis+Gyr serves more than 2,000 utilities worldwide and has more than 180 million connected intelligent devices in the field. In North America alone, the installed base of smart electricity meters is expected to grow from 152.4 million in 2024 to 180.9 million by 2030, according to Berg Insight. This is where the latest generation of Thales eSIM technology is supporting the increasing need for cellular IoT. Compliant with the GSMA's SGP.32 specification, it enables remotely managing connectivity on IoT devices, allowing network profiles to be provisioned, changed or managed over the air. By reducing reliance on physical SIM replacement and supporting interoperability across the IoT ecosystem, it provides a foundation for more flexible and scalable connectivity management. Thales' eSIM solution, combined with Simetric's "single pane of glass" platform, simplifies connectivity provisioning and acts as a control tower for the entire fleet, giving utilities a centralized view to monitor, manage, analyse and orchestratetheir connected assets; helping them support the continued growth of massive IoT deployments. For smart metering, this can translate into a significant operational shift: connectivity can be managed remotely for an individual meter or an entire fleet, helping utilities reduce field interventions, adapt to changing network conditions, strengthen the resilience of their infrastructure and maintain service continuity over its lifetime. Importantly, the solution supports both SIM- and eSIM-enabled devices, providing a unified view of network operations across the entire fleet, regardless of the technology deployed. "No utility wants to replace thousands of devices just because technology changes," saidRoque Martin, Senior Vice President of Connected Platforms at Landis+Gyr. "Our collaboration with Thales helps solve that challenge by giving utilities the flexibility to adapt connectivity over time without swapping out hardware in the field. As this capability becomes part of our Revelo(R) and Surent(R) platforms, customers can choose the network approach that works best for them today and adjust as their needs evolve in the future." "Thales latest IoT eSIM technology lays the foundation for scalable and flexible smart metering connectivity, but its real value lies in turning connectivity into a strategic operational asset," said Nicolas Bouverot, VP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales. "As deployments scale, utilities need automation, a single pane of glass and real-time control across millions of connected devices. Together with Simetric, we help utilities move from simply managing connectivity to intelligently orchestrating it; ensuring the right meter is connected to the right network at the right time throughout its lifecycle." Thales brings extensive expertise in secure connectivity and eSIM management to the IoT market. The company is recognized as a global leader in eSIM subscription management, with solutions supporting more than 450 mobile network operators and more than 200 OEMs across consumer and IoT markets. Thales has also achieved 'GSMA eSA certification' for SGP.32, covering the security of its eSIM technology and supporting commercial deployments of the standard across industries including smart energy. About Thales Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies. Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion. About Thales in the U.S. For more than a century, Thales has delivered proven, trusted and secure solutions to customers across the United States. The company brings a strong national footprint and a deeply skilled workforce dedicated to anticipating and exceeding customer needs. Backed by extensive manufacturing capabilities, Thales works closely with customers and local industries to solve complex challenges for every operational environment. About Landis+Gyr Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data and decisions across the grid. Its mission is to accelerate the energy evolution through purposeful innovation and trusted partnerships. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, Connectweb transform traditional infrastructure into intelligent, networked systems that provide real-time grid visibility and control. With these insights, electric, gas and water utilities can anticipate demand, optimize operations and deliver energy that is more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe and sustainable. For more information, please visit its website www.landisgyr.com. PLEASE VISIT Contact details: Thales, Media Relations North America Jennifer Tumminio [email protected] ConnectWeb. ConnectWeb is Australia's leading publisher of biographical data, directories and specialist newsletters. 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Thales has launched Sentinel Envelope Plus, a software protection solution designed to defend compiled applications against AI-assisted reverse engineering and automated vulnerability discovery. The new product adds multiple layers of protection to software without requiring source code changes. In controlled testing, an AI agent identified eight of 10 vulnerabilities in an unprotected application but found none in the same application protected with Sentinel Envelope Plus, despite using 970 times more processing power. The agent eventually recommended discontinuing analysis. The solution extends Thales' existing Sentinel Envelope capabilities, allowing developers to apply advanced protection to security-sensitive application components. It transforms and recompiles selected parts whilst balancing security with performance. Sentinel Envelope Plus is available now as a paid add-on to the Sentinel platform.
Thales has launched CipherTrust Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), a platform designed to help organisations identify and protect sensitive data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Unlike traditional DSPM tools that focus on access controls, CipherTrust DSPM enables direct data protection through encryption, masking, or tokenisation within the platform itself. The solution addresses growing challenges posed by AI, as copilots and applications access enterprise data faster than traditional governance can manage. It combines data discovery and classification with access and behavioural analytics to prioritise material risks. AI-driven features detect unusual activity and help security teams respond to threats such as insider risk. The platform builds on Thales' 30 years of expertise in data protection and key management, offering unified visibility and remediation capabilities.