Lead Systems Architect

Description

**Location:** Madrid, MD, ES **\#job\-location.job\-location\-inline { display:** inline; } **Professional Profile:** Defense and Security **Required Experience:** Over 2 years of experience **Work Mode:** On-site At Indra Group, we protect what matters most. We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security, participating in strategic defense and cyberdefense programs that drive innovation, technological sovereignty, and the development of critical capabilities to address current and future challenges. Join our architecture and technological transformation team! As part of our positioning as a leading company in defense and cyberdefense, we aim to reinforce our team with a Lead Systems Architect to join a large-scale strategic program, leading the definition of advanced technological architectures, digital platforms, and innovative capabilities focused on the defense domain. What will you do? * Define and evolve technological architectures aligned with the strategic objectives of defense and cyberdefense programs. * Participate in the design of sovereign digital platforms and mission-critical technology ecosystems. * Lead the definition of reference architectures, ensuring their application across various initiatives and projects. * Promote the adoption of Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. * Coordinate the integration of cybersecurity, automation, and resilience capabilities into technological solutions. * Participate in initiatives related to data ecosystems, ontologies, and artificial intelligence applied to cyberdefense operations. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure interoperability, scalability, and sustainability of defined architectures. * Evaluate emerging technologies and define technology evolution roadmaps aligned with the program’s operational and strategic needs. What are we looking for in you? Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria we’re seeking. Go ahead — explore our proposal and tell us what you can bring to the team! ✅ University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM disciplines. ✅ Experience in large-scale defense and cyberdefense programs. ✅ Participation in the design of sovereign digital platforms. ✅ Knowledge of Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). ✅ Experience in data ecosystems, ontologies, and artificial intelligence applied to cyberdefense environments. ✅ Certifications in TOGAF, Agile, Cloud, Cybersecurity, or MBSE. ✅ High level of English, both spoken and written. ✅ Availability to work in a hybrid model in Madrid. What we offer you * Stability and Future ✨: Long-term projects at a leading defense company with over 60\.000 professionals and solid financial security. * Innovative and High-Impact Projects: You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, delivering impact at both national and international levels. * Close and Transparent Environment: Enjoy direct, fluid communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative and open environment. * Autonomy and Flexibility: You’ll have the freedom to organize your work, with genuine work-life balance adapted to your rhythm through a hybrid model in Madrid. * Career Plan Tailored to You: Designed to accelerate your professional growth and development. * Continuous Training: via Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6\.000 courses to help you specialize!). * Exclusive Well-being Discounts: Enjoy benefits at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure activities, and more as an Indra employee. * Competitive Compensation and Flexible Benefits Plans tailored to your needs. What does our selection process look like? **Profile Review:** We assess your experience and skills to determine whether you match our requirements. **Initial Contact (5\-10 minutes):** If you receive a call from an unknown number, it’s our team! This will be a brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions. **Technical Interview:** You’ll meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We’ll also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, brief psychological and English competency assessments may be conducted (if required). **Interview with Talent Acquisition Team:** We want you to learn more about us as a company — our values, career model, skills framework — so both you and the team can evaluate mutual fit. **Offer and Welcome:** If everything goes well, you’ll join our team and begin this new chapter together! **Estimated Process Duration:** 2 weeks. Our commitment is to foster workplaces where people are treated with respect and dignity, supporting professional development and guaranteeing equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and promotion — providing a work environment free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance. ¡INDRA is a Top Employer 2026! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions we offer our professionals.