IT Network Engineer

Airbus Aircraft; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

ESOP

Paid time off

Health insurance

Leadership University access

Job summary

Airbus Commercial Aircraft IT Network Engineer role based in Mobile, AL; Grand Prairie, TX; or Wichita, KS. You will ensure availability and performance of data networks (WAN, LAN, Industrial & Wireless, Network Security) supporting Airbus Mobile and North America operations.

The role emphasizes incident management, network design, and collaboration with Europe teams, with strong onsite engagement and growth opportunities through our Leadership University and ESOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of networking experience in industrial environments.
• Expert networking with Cisco CCNP or equivalent; CCIE preferred.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• 10% domestic and international travel involved.

Responsibilities

• Run activities (50%): manage incidents and requests; lead L3 support; act as technical focal point for LAN, network security, and wireless in North America; collaborate with European teams; support vendors as needed; develop and execute test plans for IT infrastructure performance.
• Build activities (50%): provide architectural and technical consulting; document IT architecture and standards for LAN/WAN/network security; manage capacity planning; develop network standards for North America; research new technologies; plan IT infrastructure investments.

Skills

Networking

Cisco CCNP

CCIE (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft IT Network Engineer

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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 L3 support; work pro‑actively on proposing improvements 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 to our technical teams in Europe; be the primary technical focal point for all regional LAN, Network Security and wireless (Aruba) related aspects and 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 combined with long‑term planning, proactive management and input towards projects and data strategy for the organization; support our technical supplier as an 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 Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: CCIE 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.
• Good analytical skills, planning, problem‑solving, and good interpersonal skills.
• Open mind and ability to work as a team player.
• Sense of organization, time management and demonstrated 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.
• Patient, positive and perseverant with good organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, 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 communication. 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.
• 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.

EEO Statement

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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