Network Engineer / Network Product Manager Connectivity

A vacancy for a Network Engieer / Product Manager Connectivity has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space.

You will be part of the international CONNECTIVITY Team

Are you creative and innovative?

Are you customer- and solution-oriented?

Are you prepared to re-think Information Management?

Information Management (IM) delivers the expertise, technology and equipment for Airbus Space and Aerospace products - We make it fly!

IM is transforming and evolving but, we need even more talented people who can make a real difference to how we support, enable and deliver a diverse range of technological solutions and services to our customers. As part of our transformation the new operating model is oriented around multi-functional, agile teams working with the business and developing our digital capabilities. What does this mean for you? A role in IM is an opportunity for you to grow and to develop your career in a progressive and innovative environment. Our people the teams they work in and the values embedded in IM, are driving this change and you could be part of that too.

Are you passionate for digital topics and interested in working in a diverse and international environment? Then join us as a Network Engineer / Product Manager Connectivity !

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

As a Network Engineer / Product Manager Connectivity you will be responsible for technology development, integration testing and deployment, it's lifecycle, as well developing technical skills.

You will be responsible:

• to maintain the lifecycle of the Network Products (LAN, WAN, Firewall, Encryption, DDI, Proxy etc.)
• to manage improvements, updates, changes and obsolescence management of products
• to maintain Product strategies improving efficiency, quality and productivity aspects
• to design and develop state of the art network services
• to assure the compliance with all legal and IM security regulations, in close coordination with Chief Information Security Officer
• to maintain the infrastructure in operational condition in line with OLA/SLAs
• to manage the economic aspects of the product e.g. budget planning
• to maintain the ITIL based support processes that include incident, problem, change, configuration, and event management
• to contribute to analysis of console messages, diagnoses system failures and takes corrective action in order to ensure continuity of operations, escalating to other technical teams and vendors as needed
• to supervise system backup processing, and leads disaster recovery tests Identifies and implements technologies and processes that improve the reliability, efficiency and availability of the systems environment

It is your obligation to create the best end-customer experience possible, set direction for new technologies and considering Airbus internal as well outside conditions within this service. In addition to your good technical skills, the role also requires outstanding process-, project management- and communication abilities.

You will work closely with Project/Program managers, Service Owners, external service providers, Airbus Security and other IT teams to keep the current service infrastructure running, improve it by innovative and new capabilities and to manage quickly and professionally operational issues.

You will need to be a creative thinker able to propose and support new ways to increase the overall service quality. Other responsibilities will include the support of digitalization and innovation projects/programs.

Educated to an Engineering Master or Bachelor degree preferably in IT or Telecommunications or related field

• At least 3 years of experience in Network - WAN (BGP, OSPF and routing protocols, QoS, Routers communities, VRFs...)

• Strong experience in Cisco devices (routing and switching) and/or Network and security management platfforms.

• Network certifications will be a plus

• Encryption experience will be a plus (Encryption protocols: https, IPSEC... / Crypto boxes: Compumatica, Genua, Cisco manufacturers)

• English: Negotiation level, Spanish: is mandatory

• Multidisciplinary profile willing to take multiple challenges

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.