IT Infrastructure Architect (d/f/m)

Airbus; Manching; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

30 days holiday

Upskilling opportunities

Employee stock options

On-site facilities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to shape the IT architecture of our products and empower Developers and DevOps Engineers across international teams.

Located near Munich in Manching, the role offers ownership, end-to-end accountability, and strong upskilling opportunities with a permanent contract and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5–10 years of professional IT infrastructure design/operation experience.
• Deep knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Ansible, Terraform or comparable).
• High level of expertise in virtualization, storage, automation.
• Hands-on networking experience (Cisco, Aruba, SonicOS).
• Experience with dynamic provisioning and immutable systems.
• Understanding of high availability, scalability and fault tolerance.
• Strong Multi-Distro Linux skills.
• Experience with scripting/ programming languages (Python, Bash, C++, Go).

Responsibilities

• Capture infrastructure needs from Developers and DevOps Engineers.
• Define the technology strategy for IT Infrastructure.
• Develop, implement and maintain infrastructure services.
• Design IT infrastructure blueprints for products.
• Compile infrastructure policies and define standards.
• Maintain internal IaaS services and underlying technologies (e.g. Proxmox, Kubernetes).
• Maintain internal PaaS services (e.g. Jenkins, Nexus, Vault, openNMS, Foreman...).
• Coordinate with Corporate IT services.

Skills

Infrastructure Automation

Virtualization

Scripting Languages

Linux

Networking (Cisco/Aruba)

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Proxmox

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Nexus

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an IT Infrastructure Architect (d/f/m). As an IT organization embedded inside Engineering, we provide modern and scalable Development & Integration Environments for several hundred Engineers. We actively define and implement the IT Architecture of our products which are used by customers around the globe. To support our business growth, we are currently looking for an additional experienced IT Infrastructure Architect / Engineer. You have the chance to directly shape the evolution of our infrastructure and products. Being part of our Infrastructure Team means that you fully buy into a \"Ownership\" and \"End-to-End-Accountability\" culture. You empower our Software and DevOps Engineers to take our products to the next level.

Your location

Located about an hour's drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Capture the infrastructure needs and requirements from our Developers and DevOps Engineers
• Define the technology strategy for our IT Infrastructure
• Develop, implement and maintain infrastructure service
• Design IT infrastructure architectural blueprints for our products
• Compile infrastructure policies and define standards
• Maintain our internal IaaS Services and the underlying technologies (e.g. Proxmox, Kubernetes)
• Maintain our internal PaaS Services (e.g. Jenkins, Nexus, Vault, openNMS, Foreman...)
• Coordinate closely with corporate IT services like Corporate Governance

Desired skills and qualifications

• Master degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline
• At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience in the design and operation of Enterprise IT Infrastructure
• A deep understanding and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code Tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform or comparable solutions)
• High Level of expertise in at least one or more related fields (e.g. virtualization, storage, automation...)
• Hands-on experience in designing, implementing and maintaining Network infrastructure (e.g. Cisco, Aruba, SonicOS)
• Experience with dynamic Provisioning and Immutable Systems
• A good understanding what High-Availability, Scalability and Fault tolerance mean
• Solid Multi-Distro Linux Skills
• Experience in one or more Scripting / programming languages (Python, Bash, C++, Go...)

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Testing

Workplace flexibility

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Commitment to equal opportunities

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Ethical and compliance commitment

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.