At a Glance
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.
We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.
Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.
We are looking for an experienced Software System Architect with strong hands-on technical expertise in C++, operating systems, and complex software systems.
In this role, you will play a key part in defining and evolving the product's architecture, leading the design of major features and technical initiatives, and addressing complex system-level and integration challenges across on-premises and cloud environments.
You will work closely with R&D, Product Management, DevOps, and other stakeholders to translate product and business requirements into robust, scalable, secure, and maintainable architectural solutions. The role requires a combination of deep technical investigation and system-level understanding, architectural thinking, and the ability to drive technical decisions across teams.
You will also leverage AI-powered engineering tools to improve technical investigation, solution design, debugging, and overall engineering effectiveness.
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Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Thales Group is a French multinational corporation based in Paris, specializing in aerospace and defense. Founded in 1893, the company has evolved through various mergers and rebranded as Thales in 2000 to unify its global presence. Thales designs and manufactures a wide range of systems, including defense electronics for air, land, sea, and space applications, as well as cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructure. The company also provides aerospace avionics for both commercial and military aircraft, radar and sensor systems for surveillance and air traffic control, and secure communications systems. Operating in over 68 countries, Thales serves government, military, aerospace, and security sectors, generating significant revenue from its military activities. With a history of strategic acquisitions and partnerships, Thales continues to expand its capabilities and global footprint, delivering integrated solutions to a diverse range of customers worldwide.
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Security Philosophy
Security Team
Key Initiatives
Thales/Imperva communications emphasize API security, detection and automated mitigation capabilities, and DevSecOps adoption driven by API growth. Specifically, "Imperva Application Security integrates advanced threat detection engines with automated inline responses"and promotes "DevSecOps practices, embedding security into development processes."Information regarding an internal Security Champions program, ticketing SLAs (e.g., MTTR or critical findings within X days), or detailed triage/remediation workflows are not publicly available.
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