Solution Architect Maritime Security and Surveillance

Fugro Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands

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Overview

Architect the Future of Maritime Security with VirGeo. At Fugro, innovation is how we unlock insights from the Earth. Through our flagship initiative VirGeo, we’re building a cloud-hosted ecosystem that transforms how professionals interact with Geo-data—enabling real-time decision-making, situational awareness, and operational excellence across marine, energy, and infrastructure domains.

Your Role

As a Solution Architect – Marine Security & Surveillance, you’ll help shape the next generation of secure, scalable, and intelligent systems that support maritime domain awareness. From integrating cutting-edge sensors to enabling real-time analytics, this is your opportunity to design solutions that protect critical infrastructure and support global security.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain scalable, modular, and secure technical architectures.
• Lead integration of radar, AIS, EO/IR, sonar, and other sensor data into unified platforms.
• Ensure interoperability with maritime systems and compliance with international standards.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies like AI/ML, edge computing, and autonomous systems.
• Collaborate with R&D to prototype and validate new capabilities.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and ensure traceability from business needs to implementation.
• Provide architectural guidance to delivery teams and enforce best practices in security and performance.
• Represent Fugro’s technical vision in client engagements, proposals, and industry events.
• Collaborate with Geo-consultancy, SS&M, and regional business lines to co-create client-centric solutions.
• Support the recruitment and mentoring of technical talent in the marine security domain.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and technology acquisitions.
• Contribute to the development of a secure, scalable, and modular marine surveillance platform architecture.

Your Track Record

• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems integration, or technical leadership.
• Proven background in maritime, defense, or critical infrastructure domains.
• Strong understanding of sensor technologies, data fusion, and real-time analytics.
• Experience with geospatial platforms, cloud architectures, and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, edge computing, and secure communications is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–30% of the time, as required by project needs.

Bonuses

• Experience with maritime surveillance, naval systems, or coastal monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations and interoperability standards.
• Exposure to product operating models or continuous delivery practices.
• Interest in geosciences, remote sensing, or marine operations.

What Fugro Offers

• A diverse and inclusive working environment.
• A competitive salary.
• 29 holidays per year based on full-time employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days.
• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home, in alignment with your manager and company policies.
• Commuting allowance.
• Modern pension scheme.
• Collective health insurance.
• Good parking space.
• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan.
• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are You Interested?

Want to architect the future of maritime security and surveillance? Apply today and help us build intelligent, secure systems that make a global impact. Visit our careers site to learn more about working at Fugro. For questions, please contact Jawwad Saleem, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at +31 618882679.

After You Have Applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation email of the receipt of your application.
• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. You will also receive a message if we will not invite you.
• After a successful first round, you’ll be invited for a second interview.
• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer For Recruitment Agencies

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering

Rotterdam, The Hague area-based roles are listed but not exhaustive; refer to the careers site for current openings.

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