Airbus · 12 hours ago
IT Network Senior Engineer
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAirbus is a multinational aerospace company looking for a Senior IT Network Engineer to join their team in Mobile, AL. The role involves managing and improving data network performance, providing technical consulting, and supporting the IT infrastructure in North America.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
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 CCIE or equivalent networking certification
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
Fluency in English is mandatory
Expert in LAN, WAN, WiFi and Network security products (proxies, Firewall, IDS, IPS,.)
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 an asset
Other Vendor certifications (Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, F5, etc.) are desirable
ITIL Foundation
Agile Framework
French, German language skills are a plus
Benefits
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”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
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.
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.
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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