Senior Consultant, Application Control

JOB DESCRIPTION At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence. Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible. From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust. OUR BENEFITS In addition to interesting, engaging opportunities that impact at scale, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, Thales Cyber can offer you: Competitive remuneration structure Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work The day off on your birthday each year Novated Lease options Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner ABOUT THALES Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy. Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as vital sectors such as aerospace, critical infrastructure, defence and space. YOUR ROLE Join our Cyber Technology Integration team as a Senior Consultant, Application Control in a hands-on engineering role shaping secure desktop environments for enterprise clients. You’ll design, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Environments (SOEs) and modern application control solutions using technologies such as Microsoft WDAC, AppLocker, Ivanti, Carbon Black, and Airlock. This role blends technical depth with practical delivery, building secure baselines, managing allowlisting policies, uplifting endpoint security maturity, and ensuring environments align with Essential Eight and NIST frameworks. You’ll: Build and maintain secure SOEs across enterprise EUC environments Implement and tune application control solutions (WDAC, AppLocker, Ivanti, Airlock, Carbon Black) Deploy and manage policies via MECM, Intune, Ivanti or similar Analyse software usage and risks to refine controls Troubleshoot compatibility, policy, and SOE issues Document standards and contribute to project delivery Collaborate across cyber, infrastructure, and EUC teams to uplift maturity WHAT YOU’LL BRING Experience in SOE engineering, endpoint security, or system engineering Hands-on experience with application control technologies Strong knowledge of Windows OS, hardening standards, and security frameworks Familiarity with MECM, Intune, Ivanti or equivalent tooling Ability to troubleshoot, document clearly, and work across technical teams WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well. #LI-Onsite #LI-RK1 It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here. We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone. Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.