Senior Solution Architect Physical Security Systems📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Thales is seeking a Senior Solution Architect specializing in Physical Security Systems for a full-time position based in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves designing and leading complex security solutions for critical infrastructure and smart city projects within a rapidly evolving market. Thales has a 40-year presence in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the nation's security and infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead the development of complex architectures that integrate physical security, IoT, AI/analytics, and cloud services for critical infrastructure and smart city initiatives.
• Define comprehensive end-to-end security frameworks, incorporating Video Management Systems (VMS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)/Command and Control (C2) platforms, data analytics, and IT/OT networks.
• Evaluate and integrate advanced technologies such as AI-driven analytics, digital twins, edge computing, and sensor fusion into security and operational workflows.
• Ensure architectural compliance with relevant local and international standards, including HCIS 2017, NIST, ISO 27001, PDPL, and GDPR.
• Act as a technology strategist, identifying and shaping future trends in security and smart city domains.
• Develop strategic roadmaps that align emerging technologies with enterprise, government, and regulatory objectives.
• Collaborate with internal R&D teams, partners, and ecosystem vendors to integrate cyber-physical convergence capabilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle, from concept to implementation, encompassing design, engineering, cybersecurity, and operations.
• Engage with executive-level stakeholders to define requirements, demonstrate the value of proposed solutions, and ensure technology alignment with business outcomes.
• Support pre-sales and bid teams by providing high-level solution architectures, compliance matrices, and value propositions.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in security architecture, systems integration, or technology strategy.
• Demonstrated success in delivering multi-domain security solutions for smart cities, airports, utilities, and critical infrastructure.
• Strong exposure to:
  • Physical Security Systems
  • AI & Analytics Platforms
  • IoT/Edge Computing & Cloud Platforms
  • Command-and-Control/PSIM Platforms
• A solid understanding of network architectures, APIs, and data integration standards.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to articulate the future of secure, connected infrastructure.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.

Candidate Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to connect systems to broader business, sustainability, and national vision outcomes. Strong cross-domain communication skills are essential, enabling effective collaboration across engineering, IT, and executive levels. A passion for innovation, AI, and digital transformation, coupled with the capability to lead large, multi-vendor, multi-disciplinary environments, will be highly valued.

Work Context

This is a full-time position located in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Thales offers career development opportunities across its global network, encouraging employees to grow within their expertise or explore new fields.