Senior Network & Cybersecurity Engineer - ESOP Eligible

Airbus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an experienced network engineer for a field-ready role based in the Pacific Northwest. You will design and stabilize complex networks, including VPNs, firewalls, and high-latency links, while supporting operators in remote environments.

The position requires a BS degree and 5+ years in networking, with hands-on experience in Linux/Windows, scripting, and secure remote access. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in network engineering, systems administration, or field communications with hands-on responsibility for network stability.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting VPNs, firewalls, and routing across Windows and Linux.
• Experience with wireless/RF networking and satellite communications (Starlink/VSAT).
• Experience designing or scaling network architectures, not just maintaining existing ones.
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell and/or Python).
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, DNS, DHCP.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity practices (RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs).

Skills

VPN configuration

Firewalls

TCP/IP networking

Wireless networking

Scripting PowerShell

Scripting Python

Linux administration

Windows administration

Starlink/VSAT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

pfSense

iptables/nftables

n2n VPN

Windows Defender Firewall

Job description

Airbus is seeking an experienced network engineer for a field-ready role based in the Pacific Northwest. You will design and stabilize complex networks, including VPNs, firewalls, and high-latency links, while supporting operators in remote environments.

The position requires a BS degree and 5+ years in networking, with hands-on experience in Linux/Windows, scripting, and secure remote access. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay offered.