Network Infrastructure Engineer

Airbus; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Newport, UK is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer & Architect to design, integrate and deploy security-focused network solutions across data centres and cloud environments. You will own lifecycle management, performance tuning and collaboration with multi-functional teams in an international setting.

The role requires strong experience with BGP, OSPF, QoS, Cisco devices and security platforms, plus encryption protocols.

Qualifications

• Background in IT/Telecommunications with data centre networking experience.
• Experience with Cisco devices and security management platforms.
• Experience with F5/Load Balancers.
• Encryption expertise with modern protocols and crypto devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage changes during the lifecycle of Network Products.
• Analyze console messages and diagnose system failures, escalating to technical teams or vendors as needed.
• Supervise system backups and lead disaster recovery tests, implementing technologies and processes that improve reliability, efficiency, and availability.
• Ensure ITIL support processes, diagnosing failures and executing backup/disaster recovery protocols.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including all economic aspects such as budget planning.

Skills

Data Centre Networking

BGP

OSPF

QoS

VRFs

IP Management

Routers

Tools

Cisco devices

ACI

Firewalls

F5 Load Balancers

Encryption protocols: https, IPsec

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK SC Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.

LOCATION: Newport, South Wales (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Join the international IT Network Products Team at Airbus Defence and Space and be part of re‑thinking Digital Infrastructures - delivering the expertise, technology, and equipment to make it fly.

We are transforming our operating model around multi‑functional, agile teams to develop our digital capabilities, offering you an opportunity to grow your career in an innovative environment.

Are you passionate about digital topics and interested in working in a diverse and international environment? Then join us as an Network Infrastructure Engineer & Architect

As a Network Infrastructure Engineer & Architect, you will be responsible for technology development, integration testing, deployment, and product lifecycle management for Network Security Products.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Maintain and manage changes during the lifecycle of Network Products, while improving efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze console messages and diagnose system failures, taking corrective action to ensure continuity of operations and escalating to technical teams or vendors as needed.
• Supervise system backups and lead disaster recovery tests, implementing technologies and processes that improve 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, including all economic aspects such as budget planning.

ABOUT YOU

• Background in IT/Telecommunications with experience in Data Centre Network Technologies (BGP, OSPF and routing protocols, QoS, Routers communities, VRFs, IP Management)
• Experience in Cisco devices alongside network and security management platforms (ACI, Firewalls)
• Experience with F5/Load Balancers
• Experience in encryption alongside Network certifications (Encryption protocols: https, IPSEC... / Crypto boxes: Compumatica, Genua, Cisco manufacturers)

Not a 100% match? No worries! 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 talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) 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 that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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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.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Digital

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