ICC System Architect

Job Description

Key Skills: Architect, .NET, C#, Microservices, Design Patterns, System Design Roles and Responsibilities: Drive the design of distribution of the multiple servers and application for the ICC system across all the subsystems. Applies processes, methods and tools as referenced by the program plans. Design the data configuration needed for program. Supports the development and integration during integration phases. Organize the Design Reviews with sub-system teams. Develop design-to-cost approach in developments to decrease unit cost of solutions. Supports the System Program Manager for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy. Support System Program Manager to define the best Product validation policy and strategy. Alert the reporting structure for any event that could impact QCD (Quality, Cost, Delay) commitments Under the control of the System Program Manager, and in collaboration with the System Designers and coordination with other System Architects (s)he ensures quality, consistency, and on time delivery of the design and specification according to the development strategy. Leads and participates to the system design and specifications, defines the system architecture and by application of System Engineering techniques for : System Design (conceptual design through critical thinking & holistic analysis; integration of end-users, experts recommendations; ensures design for testability, cybersecurity, RAM and safety; provides interface resolution and management) System Specifications (Structured system specifications; development and integration of RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware and V&V needs; system modelling and requirements writing, management and traceability) Define interface between different sub systems of ICC system. Technical reviews & decisions. Support project team for cybersecurity implementations. Application of verifications (document reviews, peer reviews) Configuration Management Responsible of implementation and maintenance of security architecture. Support to design and document reliable security architecture resilient against cyberthreats. Cybersecurity implementation, configuration, and deployment of the developed solution(s) Ensure update and upgrade delivered solution cybersecurity as needed Interfaces with the System Application Architect for projects and tenders activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support) Ensure technical coordination, arbitrate design choice (with Design Authority for the main ones) Alerts and reports on any event/risks that may impact the system development Owner of ICC System CCB Participates to the program CCB Contribute to continuous improvement (REX: Return of EXperience, process, workload estimations/metrics, ...) Supports the Program Development Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables Skills Required: Behavioral competencies: Strong Communication and Inter-personnel skills. Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease. Ability to work well under pressure, while maintaining effectiveness Technical competencies and experiences Experienced in design and deployment methodology (V cycle, Agile, SysML, requirement management) . Preferred to have expertise in (Model Based) System Engineering Product & Domain knowledge Some knowledge on signalling system (interlocking, ATC and ATS) - Optional Knowledge of network and network protocols (Pub-Sub. OPC UA, SOAP, MODBUS 0MQ, RABBITMQ...) Knowledge of Microservices Knowledge of Containers (docker) Knowledge of Container orchestration (Kubernetes) Knowledge of technical elements linked to modern Railway Signalling (IP networks, embedded software, XML technology) Autonomy and proactivity are a key success factors for this job. Preferred from Automation industry or signalling companies. Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams Technical decision management Understanding of System Integration and V&V Design for safety and cybersecurity (when required) and RAM compliance - Optional Design for Quality life cycle English communication skills Education: BE/B.Tech/M.Tech with 12 to 15 years of system design and development experience.