IT Architect, Network and Security

Full Time
Denton, TX
Posted
Job description

Job description

A glimpse at the job:

POWERED BY TRUST. At Safran Electrical & Power, we're all about trust: the trust employees place in the Safran Group and the trust customers place in us. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together. In the role of IT Architect, Network and Security, you integrate internal and external technical solutions to support business need. You'll have the opportunity to define technical architectures that support application and user services and ensure the cohesive functionality of all IT resources. If you're looking for the opportunity to apply your talents and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the aerospace industry as we build smarter electrical solutions for a better flight, this could be the position for you!

This position contributes to our vision by:

  • Designing the implementation and technical architecture of Group and external solutions
  • Creating technical architectural document describing planned solutions
• Analyzing technical impacts of new solutions and impacts on existing architectures • Creating technical solutions that meet business need in terms of quality, cost, reliability, availability, scalability, performance, and exploitability
• Participating in the definition of IT infrastructures, system references, and technical standards in terms of tools, procedures, standards, vocabulary, and security • Contributing to the infrastructure roadmap and and major Group initiatives

Highlights from our facility:

As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility's diverse team works together to innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight. Safran is a champion of the local community and supports programs like United Way, Serve Denton, and the Denton Independent School District, among other local organizations. Safran has won many prestigious awards from our customers, including the Sikorsky Elite Supplier and the Boeing Supplier of the Year. Located in the heart of North
Texas, Denton is home to two major universities and a vibrant arts and music community, and is one of the top 25 fastest growing cities in the country!

Ongoing initiatives, like ILLUMINATE: Brightening the Path for Women and our engagement action plans, have helped to create a diverse, inclusive, empowered, people first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making Safran Electrical & Power a great place to work.

Safran Electrical & Power offers competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, corporate university training courses, professional development programs, tuition assistance, flexible work scheduling and paid leave.

Complementary description

Relocation assistance offered for this position.

Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Citizens, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Job requirements

Safran Electrical & Power looks for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years experience in information technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Prefers experience in Network Architecture
  • Requires advanced knowledge of network and telecommunications (CISCO,
MPLS/WAN) and enterprise architecture
  • Requires knowledge of IT security (Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Encryption), on premises services (VMWare, Netapp, EMC Storage) and Cloud Solutions (AWS)
  • Requires basic knowledge of project management, ITIL processes, virtualization, storage, back up, MS SQL 2008 or higher, and active directory
  • May require up to 15% travel

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
  • Team oriented
  • Process focused
  • Open & honest communication
  • Quality minded
  • Ability to persevere and honor commitments
  • Recognizes success
  • Executes with urgency
  • Customer focused in everything we do

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail megan.garner@safrangroup.com or call: 940-2725627. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in the equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has 11,500 employees across thirteen different countries.


Bachelor's Degree
More than 5 years

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