IT Solution Engineer

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace corporation is seeking an IT Solution Engineer/Architect. This role requires your expertise in managing network security products and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will design and develop cutting-edge network services and supervise system backup processes. Ideal candidates have an IT or Telecommunications background, experience with Cisco devices, and strong project management skills. The job is based in Stevenage, Newport, or Portsmouth and is full-time with occasional travel within the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Customised development solutions

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Educated in IT or Telecommunications with experience in Network.
• Experience with Cisco devices and security management.
• Demonstrated ability in process and project management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lifecycle of network security products.
• Design and develop network services.
• Assure compliance with legal and IM security regulations.
• Set direction for new technologies.
• Supervise system backup and lead recovery tests.

Skills

Network – WAN (BGP, OSPF, routing protocols, QoS, VRFs)

Cisco devices (routing and switching)

Process and project management

Communication

Education

Educated in IT or Telecommunications

Tools

Network and security management platforms

Job description

Overview

Job Description: A vacancy for an IT/Security role requiring eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance. This role is based in Newport, Portsmouth or Stevenage with the expectation that 60% of your working week is office-based. It is a full-time position at Below Band V.

Location, Travel and Type

LOCATION: Newport, Portsmouth or Stevenage

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within the UK and internationally

TYPE: Full time

GRADE: Below Band V

INTERNAL MOBILITY: This position is exclusively available to internal candidates. Airbus supports internal mobility with the right development, guidance and support. If you meet the role’s requirements and are open to the location and grade, you are encouraged to apply to learn more. Please review our Internal Mobility Golden Rules.

About the Role

Join the international IT Network Products Team at Airbus Defence and Space and contribute to re-thinking Information Management (IM). IM delivers the expertise, technology and equipment to make projects succeed. We are transforming our operating model around multi-functional, agile teams to develop digital capabilities and support your career growth in an innovative environment.

Are you passionate about digital topics and working in a diverse, international environment? Then join us as an IT Solution Engineer/Architect.

Responsibilities

As an IT/Solution Architect, you will be responsible for technology development, integration testing, deployment and product lifecycle management for Network Security Products. Your contributions will include:

• Maintaining the lifecycle of network security products such as Firewall, Encryption, DDI, Proxy and CASB, including managing improvements, updates, changes and obsolescence.

• Designing and developing state-of-the-art network services.

• Assuring compliance with all legal and IM security regulations, coordinating closely with the Chief Information Security Officer.

• Setting the direction for new technologies and creating the best end-customer experience possible.

• Supervising system backup processing and leading disaster recovery tests.

About You

• Educated in IT or Telecommunications with experience in Network – WAN (BGP, OSPF, routing protocols, QoS, VRFs).

• Experience with Cisco devices (routing and switching) and network and security management platforms.

• Demonstrated ability in process, project management and communication.

Not a 100% match? Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please discuss your required flexibility at the interview and we’ll do our best to accommodate it.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments for the selection process. Share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant who considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role. To opt in, select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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

Company and Employment Details

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Digital

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Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for monetary exchange in a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking wherever possible.