Systems Engineer; JFKTIA

Position: Systems Engineer (JFKTIA) Overview Location: JFK Terminal 4, United States of America In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes. Hybrid - New York (JFK Terminal 4) Thales is hiring an experience System Engineering Manager – Airport Security position is a customer facing role that will be based at JFK Airport in New York City. Primary responsibilities include customer engagement through the delivery of engineering professional services in support of the Master Agreement, its amendments and the Security Technology Improvement Plan. The System Engineering Manager - Airport Security is expected to provide technical guidance, oversight, and knowledge transfer to support the successful delivery of Thales commitments to our customer. The System Engineering Manager-Airport Security will assist with the skills development for both the customer and other Thales Engineers assigned to support this Program. Required knowledge and skills include SDLC, Network Architecture, Video Management systems, Public Address systems, Access Control systems, Airport Operations Control Center (AOCC) facility construction requirements as well as other relevant Electronic and Physical Security systems (e.g. Milestone, Genetec, and Lenel) necessary for safety and security. Additionally, the System Engineering Manager must demonstrate both technical and operational proficiency with the Thales Safeland (AOCC) solution. The System Engineering Manager-Airport Security will report to the Program Manager – Airport Security and is expected to coordinate activities and recommendations with the Thales Program Design Authority, the Thales Safeland (AOCC) Development and Engineering teams located in Italy, the customer, Allied Universal Technology Services, and various stakeholders in accordance with the Master Agreement and the Security Technology Implementation Plan. Key Areas of Responsibility • Manage Networks requirements and conformance of the delivered system to these requirements • Perform necessary design activities in conjunction with the system subcontractor(s) and manufacturers as necessary • Collect all necessary user/customer information and perform system configurations • Serve as the onsite Safeland (AOCC) system administrator on behalf of the customer • Coordinate with other system providers for the successful integration with Safeland (AOCC) • Plan and support the test activities associated with covered safety and security related systems • Conduct and/or participate with internal, support partner and customer technical meetings • Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports • Work with the customer, suppliers, and the internal supervising team regarding the different phases of systems and service delivery including the gathering, definition and justification of the requirements for the safety and security systems • Preparation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Testing Document (ITDs), and Migration Plans (MPs) • Works with the Program Manager – Airport Security in preparation of the Program Traceability Matrix for required development efforts • Provides regular input to the Program Manager - Airport Security on identified Risk, Issues, and Mitigation plans • Support the software team to collect and define the customer needs and support the definition of the Concept of Operations (CONPS) for security operations • Facilitate decisions on baseline changes with customer and the Program Manager – Airport Security • Coordinates and works with various stakeholders in support of the deployment of two full Safeland (AOCC) Map updates per year • Reviews issues and prepares Post…