Network Lead

Location: SINGAPORE, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Role Description Summary

The Network Lead is responsible for the design and implementation of network solutions for the respective Air Traffic Management (ATM) project and/or bid activity.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

As a Network Lead, the successful candidate is accountable for:

• Develop or update solution architecture drawings and diagrams, cost templates (devis), the List of Supply (LOS) / Bill of Materials (BOM), and interfaces at the start of the project.

• Develop or update network contributions to the Solution Specification and Design documentation, Network Acceptance Test Procedures, and other associated network integration documents.

• Define equipment configuration for the ATM solution(s) and coordinate with Hardware Deployment and Integration management for assembly of the ATM system and interface with Tools Engineering, Customer Service and Site Services departments where necessary to accomplish this task.

• Load, configure, validate, and hand over equipment to Software Integration in the factory and on customer sites

• Support configuration changes to system platforms in factory and customer sites.

• Proactively support Project Design Reviews

• Provide customer training

• Identify risks at solution architecture level and propose where possible alternate validated solutions

• Provide system and networking expertise

• Follow and contribute to the development and enhancement of engineering processes

In a leadership capacity, provide support to Work Package Manager:

• Develop and maintain objectives, strategy and roadmap

• Ensure that deliveries (including associated documentation and engineering artefacts) are on time (as per schedule and milestones) with the expected level of compliance

• Contribute to key milestones and provide input into triage and change boards

• Track team progression against the agreed plan, provide task estimation and forecasting as input into the  weekly status dashboard

• Identify risks and propose mitigation solutions

• Relay key communications to team through daily/weekly team meetings

Responsibilities to the team:

• Is main point of contact for the team on functional or technical topics, or knows who to contact

• Performs allocation and prioritisation of tasks for the team

• Responsible for the quality of the teams outputs, including compliance to the configuration management process

Key Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, IT, or a related discipline

• Cisco formal certifications (CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent)

Essential Experience

• 5+ years of experience in similar positions on projects delivering complex software-centric real-time systems

• Proven experience in leading small teams

• Demonstrated experience in the design of infrastructure and network architectures

• Demonstrated experience in the design of network architectures in line with security standards and policies

• Sound level of knowledge and experience with Unix/Linux Operating System (Red Hat distribution preferred)

• Familiarity with a wide range of computer and networking hardware (Cisco preferred)

• Scripting skills (TCL/TK, Perl, and Shell)

• Ability to work on multiple activities concurrently and effectively self-manage with autonomy

• Experience with collective decision-making and conflict resolution

• Capability to manage various stakeholders with different objectives

• Proven capability to work in a multi-cultural environment and with a variety of international customers

• Aptitude to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary integrated team environment

• Positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills

• Sound judgement and independent decision-making capability where necessary

Desirable

• Work experience in a mission-critical, near real-time environment, preferably ATC-related

• Experience with large and distributed networked computer systems

• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

General Requirements

• Assist in ensuring a harmonious work environment in all departments by upholding the company's key values

• Advocate for diversity and inclusion, actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve diversity goals

• Advocate for a culture of continuous improvement

• Advocate for accountability, transparency, and curiosity

• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies and work practices to prevent or minimise accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors, and/or the environment

• Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures

Special Requirements

• Be eligible for Security Clearance from the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (CAT2)

• Occasional international travel may be required

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.