Thales is a global technology leader for the aerospace, space, defense, security and transportation markets. In 2008, the company generated revenues of 12.7 billion Euros (approximately $18.6 billion) with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners.
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Job Summary: This web-based programmer and designer will be responsible for the Thales ISS internet site and partner portal, ensuring that this critical asset supports business objectives. In this role, the webmaster will ensure the site is optimized for search (organic and paid), provides a satisfying user experience, and is compliant with corporate branding initiatives. The webmaster is an evangelist for the integration and use of community, social media, and networking to advance awareness and generate customer demand. Essential/Primary Duties and Responsibilities: · Ongoing management and maintenance of all web site content and related systems. · Development of web applications to streamline corporate processes, manipulate databases and update current web applications using the latest technologies. · Recommends and implements improved website process flows with salesforce.com and other systems. · Work closely with marketing and partner teams to create and execute marketing campaigns to achieve business objectives; includes lead generation and membership functionality and integration with salesforce.com. · Development of social media and communities interaction with web site, content management system, and salesforce.com · Participate in development of strategic web site plan with an eye toward continuous improvement and achievement of business objectives. · Analyzes traffic metrics and recommends improvements to site and user experience. · Implement a complete redesign of the site, adapting corporate templates and style sheets as needed to ensure branding compliance. · The webmaster works closely with the marketing team and will be involved in the design and development of customized user experiences to support lead generation and SEO objectives. · Management of rich media encoding, storage, and delivery optimization. Competence Requirements (Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training) Experience · Excellent computer/internet technology skills and at least five years of professional experience in a fast-paced high tech environment. · Proven, hands-on web management and design experience. · Has administered and customized a content management system, and supported its business users. · Integration of salesforce.com for lead generation and analytics. · Integration of social media and networking platforms. · Incorporated blogs and other social media techniques. · Managed a complete redesign based on SEO concepts and user interface best practices. · Implemented and managed SEO and SEM projects. Knowledge · Understands on and off page SEO; has experience with linking strategy, and has driven same. · Solid understanding of Google analytics for continuous web site improvement. · User interface skills and a desire to optimize the user experience. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Information Systems, New Media, Web Design or related field · Minimum 5 years experience with website design and development · Windows .NET, IIS with Microsoft SQL Server, asp, HTML, Flash, streaming video, other multi-media apps · Experience administering and customizing content management systems (preferably Sitecore) · Experience with social media and networking platforms including YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin, and Facebook · Knowledge of Google analytics tools and search engine optimization · Self motivated with excellent attention to detail and creative problem solving a must · Excellent communication and skills required · Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization · The ideal candidate possesses both technical and marketing/business experience and easily traverses between day-to-day tactical activities and strategic planning to ensure the web site evolves to support business objectives · The ideal candidate should enjoy a fast-paced environment, be comfortable with change, possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and be effective supporting and interacting with remote stakeholders Desired Competencies (Behaviours) Interpersonal · Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff · Demonstrated initiative; innovator and contributor of new ideas and services · Stays abreast of industry trends and all applicable technologies · Ability to set and meet deadlines, manage diverse tasks across multiple projects, and maintain a positive and cooperative nature · Organized, process-oriented, attention to detail About Thales Thales e-Security, information systems security activities of Thales, is one of the world leaders in the provision of Information and Communication Systems Security solutions for government, defense, critical infrastructure operators, enterprises and the finance industry. Thales’ unique position in the market is due to its end-to-end security offering spanning the entire value chain in the security domain. The comprehensive offering includes architecture design, security and encryption product development, evaluation and certification preparation and through-life management services. Thales has forty years of unrivalled track record in protecting information from Sensitive But Unclassified up to Top Secret and a comprehensive portfolio of security products and services, which includes network security products, application security products and secured telephony products. www.thalesgroup.com/iss Thales is a leading international group, addressing Defense, Aerospace and Security markets worldwide. Thales’s expertise in its core markets spans the entire value chain, providing all the capabilities its customers require, from equipment and systems to comprehensive support services, and including prime contracting on large-scale programs. Thales’s leading-edge technology is supported by 22,000 R&D engineers who offer a capability unmatched in Europe to develop and deploy field-proven mission-critical information systems. To this end, the group’s civil and military businesses develop in parallel and share a common base of technologies to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. Contact We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please e-mail ( human.resources@thalesesec.com ) or FAX (954-888-6253) your resume with salary history and requirements, in complete confidence, to: Human Resources, Thales e-Security, Inc., 2200 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 200, Weston, FL 33326. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer: EEO – M/F/D/V
Thales is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer