Lead LAN Systems Engineer

Job description / Role

Manama, Bahrain

TOGETHER WE MASTER THE CRITICAL INFORMATION CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY

THALES GROUP AND THALES IN BAHRAIN

Worldwide, our customers rely on our expertise and innovation of 61,000 people in 56 countries across five markets: Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security.

SECURITY

With growing threats from terrorism, organised crime, trafficking and cyberattacks, defence organisations alone are not fully equipped to deal with the changing risk environment. Thales are focused on complex security requirements and are Europe's leading provider of digital technologies for defence and security and the world leader in data protection. Our solutions secure the four key domains considered vital to modern societies: government, cities, critical infrastructure and cyberspace. We provided solutions to Mexico City's ambitious security system which incorporates 15,000 cameras, security for major international airports such as Dubai and Durban, as well as helping 10 of the world's largest banks with cybersecurity issues.

That is why we rely on our people to help us master the most complex environments for our customers, and careers start here.

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A LEAD LAN SYSTEMS ENGINEER TO JOIN THE THALES SECURITY TEAM IN MANAMA, BAHRAIN.

The Lead LAN Systems Engineer will work in close coordination with the System Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, the Project Manager and the other team members. They will be responsible for all the activities relevant to the LAN system, ensuring the predefined results are on time, within the budget and with the expected level of Quality.

Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse the Technical Project Scope of Works relevant to the LAN system (scope, technical issues and risk assumptions) - Conduct and perform design for the LAN system, applying technical guidelines and principles communicated by the System Engineering Manager
- Ensure production of adequate documentation and design with relevant Bill of Quantities for all needed materials and spare parts;
- Prepare the technical part of the Requests for Quotations for each material/service to be purchased
- Produce technical procedures, manuals (installation procedures, FAT procedure, commissioning procedure) and define the test instruments to be used on site.
- Manage all the activities concerning potential technical Variations of Scope of Work
- Manage and co-ordinate the activities with the other System Engineers involved, to ensure the integration with OCC and the other subsystems.
- Support Integration Manager in all integration aspects and issues ensuring appropriate co-ordination.
- Conduct the Factory Acceptance Tests with the support of QA/QC, after coordination with Logistic Manager.
- Ensure adequate technical support to on site activities, which include also specific missions on site, when necessary, for start up, supervision, commissioning and closer support.
- Participate to Project Meetings

Requirements

- Proven experience in the design and engineering of LAN / WAN,/ VOIP Communication technologies systems in the Airport domain.
- CCIE / CCNP Certification
- Proven ability to be able to coordinate with external contractors and suppliers.
- Good technical analysis methodology
- System Requirement Management
- Customer facing skills (meetings/presentations)
- Technical document writing
- Technical presentation skills
- Planning and Reporting skills
- Thorough and complete work ethic.

Your contributions to Thales cutting-edge products make possible the continued delivery of excellence and hundreds of millions of satisfied passengers globally. If your skills, experience and attitude match the above and you are looking for exciting challenges, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch. At Thales, we provide careers - not jobs.

About the Company

Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing – to build a confident future crucial for the development of our societies. The Group provides its customers – businesses, organizations and governments – in the defense, aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil their critical role, consideration for the individual being the driving force behind all decisions.

Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020 the Group generated sales of €17 billion and Self-funded R&D 1B€.