Network Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role

Join the international IT Network Products Team at Airbus Defence and Space as a Network Infrastructure Engineer & Architect. You will be instrumental in re-thinking Digital Infrastructures, delivering the expertise, technology, and equipment necessary for success. This role offers an opportunity to grow your career in an innovative environment, as we transform our operating model around multi-functional, agile teams to develop our digital capabilities.

As a Network Infrastructure Engineer & Architect, your responsibilities will include technology development, integration testing, deployment, and product lifecycle management for Network Security Products.

How You Will Contribute to the Team

• Maintain and manage changes throughout the lifecycle of Network Products, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze console messages and diagnose system failures, implementing corrective actions to ensure operational continuity and escalating issues as needed.
• Supervise system backups and lead disaster recovery tests, implementing technologies and processes to enhance reliability, efficiency, and availability.
• Ensure operational continuity and system reliability by managing ITIL support processes, diagnosing failures, and executing backup/disaster recovery protocols.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, encompassing all economic aspects, including budget planning.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A background in IT/Telecommunications with proven experience in Data Centre Network Technologies, including BGP, OSPF, routing protocols, QoS, Routers communities, VRFs, and IP Management.
• Experience with Cisco devices alongside network and security management platforms such as ACI and Firewalls.
• Experience with F5/Load Balancers.
• Experience in encryption, including understanding of relevant protocols (e.g., HTTPS, IPSEC) and crypto boxes from manufacturers like Compumatica, Genua, and Cisco.
• Network certifications are highly desirable.

What's In It For You

Airbus offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, and discounted shopping.
• Work / Life Balance: 37-hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, and the option to buy/sell holiday. Enjoy flexibility with no core hours on Friday afternoons.
• Personal Development: A personalised development plan, access to Airbus Leadership University, and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses. Internal mobility, including international opportunities, is also available.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive wellbeing benefits including 24/7 online GP and mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Family and Caregiving: Benefits include life assurance and enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Inclusive Environment: Access to a wellbeing room, multi-faith room, and various Employee Representative Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.

Location: Newport, South Wales (with some hybrid working available).

Type: Full time, Permanent.

Experience Level: Professional.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited.