IT Network Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentives / profit sharing (ESOP)

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support data networks across Mobile, AL; Grand Prairie, TX; or Wichita, KS. You will ensure availability, performance, and security of WAN/LAN and wireless networks, interfacing with regional and European teams.

The role requires 5+ years of networking experience, CCNP (CCIE preferred), and strong analytical skills. Travel up to 10% and US work authorization are required; relocation is not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant networking experience in industrial environment.
• Expert networking: LAN/WAN/WiFi, network security products (proxies, firewall, IDS/IPS).
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10%).

Responsibilities

• Run activities: manage incidents, problems or requests at L3 level and improve network performance.
• Build activities: provide architectural and technical consulting for LAN/WAN, security, and cabling standards.
• Support internal/external partners, document IT architecture, and enforce standards for North America.

Skills

LAN/WAN/WiFi

Network security

Cisco CCNP

English fluency

CCIE (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Palo Alto

F5

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an IT Network Engineer to join our IT Team based in Mobile, AL; Grand Prairie, TX; or Wichita, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for support, availability and performance of data networks (WAN, LAN, Industrial & Wireless, Network Security & Cabling) supporting Airbus Mobile (AL) USA site.

Meet the Team: As a multinational company with a global footprint, our business needs protection from security threats and assurance that our end-users (employees, customers and suppliers) have access to the tools and data they need, when they need it. Our partners depend on us to be reliable and secure. Our information management professionals are highly motivated, dynamic and diverse - we value collaboration, teamwork, solidarity, helping each other, achieving results and always putting Airbus first.

Your Working Environment: This role can be based out of Mobile, AL; Grand Prairie, TX; or Wichita, KS.

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges

Primary Responsibilities:

Run Activities (50%)

Manage any incident, problem or request which require a L3 support Work pro-actively on proposing improvement to increase the performance of the Network Infrastructure Act as an interface of technical consulting to our internal customers in North America as well as in interface to our technical teams in Europe. Be the primary technical focal point for all regional LAN, Network Security and wireless (Aruba) related aspects and you will also act as our expert for Airbus Helicopter North America networks in the region. Day to day support and management of internal and external partners and operations responsibility combined with long term planning, proactive management and input towards projects and data strategy for the organization. You will as well support our technical supplier as a L3 engineer for incident resolution if needed. Develop and execute test plans to check IT infrastructure and systems technical performance. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement.

Build Activities (50%)

Provide architectural & technical consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to systems analysts, IT engineers, and other systems architects. Document and develop in-depth knowledge of the company's existing IT architecture/infrastructure, and technology portfolio regarding LAN, WAN, Network Security, Industrial & Wireless and cabling standards. Support and manage an IT infrastructure capacity plan with the Network Product Manager Develop, document, communicate, and enforce a Network technology standards policy for North America Conduct research on emerging network technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts, and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility. Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in IT infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities. Design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end IT integrated systems.

Your Boarding Pass

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent work experience 5+ Years of relevant Networking experience in Industrial Environment Expert Networking: Cisco CCNP or equivalent networking certification Prefered CCIE or or equivalent networking certification Fluency in English is mandatory Expert in LAN, WAN, WiFi and Network security products (proxies, Firewall, IDS, IPS,.) 10% Domestic and International Travel involved Authorized to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship You have good analytical skills, planning, problem solving, and good interpersonal skills. You show an open mind and a great ability to work as a team player. You must have a sense of organization, time management and you demonstrate autonomy. Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action on it. Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail. Highly self-motivated and directed. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure. Strong customer service orientation. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. You are patient, positive and have perseverance along with good organization skills.

Preferred

Experience with Routing (BGP / OSPF), MPLS, VXLAN, switching (VLAN, STP, edge network security), Dot1x / NAC, F5 Loadbalancer + iRules, Proxy Technologies, Experience with physical network deployment activities and standards (Optical and copper cabling, structured cabling, power and electricity) Scripting experience is an asset Other Vendor certifications (Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, F5, etc.) are desirable ITIL Foundation certification Agile Framework certification French, German language skills are a plus

Physical Requirements

Onsite or remote: 80% onsite required

Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

Daily Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.

Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. several times a month

Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. several times a month

Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs/23kgs. not usually but might be several times a month

Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. rarely

Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily

Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. rarely

Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. several times a month

Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.

Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. several times a week

Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Digital

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