IT Network Senior Engineer

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace. This position is located in Mobile, AL and requires a primary on‑site presence.

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. I.T. Network Engineer to maintain and enhance data networks (WAN, LAN, Industrial & Wireless, Network Security & Cabling) for Airbus in Mobile.

Meet the Team

As part of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to secure and support the company’s global network infrastructure.

Working Environment

The Engineering Center in Mobile houses Airbus engineers who design aircraft cabins and support the production of A320 and A220 families.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, profit sharing, retirement savings plan, ESOP participation.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, personal time, holidays, generous parental leave.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical (traditional & high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, supplemental benefits.
• Individual Development: Access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, Leadership University, acceleration programmes, international mobility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage incidents, problems, and requests requiring L3 support.
• Proactively propose improvements to increase network infrastructure performance.
• Provide technical consulting to internal customers in North America and interface with European teams.
• Serve as primary technical focal point for LAN, Network Security, and Aruba wireless.
• Support external partners and operations, plan projects, and contribute to data strategy.
• Assist technical suppliers as an L3 engineer for incident resolution.
• Develop and execute test plans, report findings, and recommend improvements.
• Architect, originate, and document IT architecture, standards, and capacity plans.
• Research emerging network technologies and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
• Design, develop, and oversee end‑to‑end IT integrated systems.

Qualified Experience and Training

Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or equivalent experience.

Experience (Required): 5+ years of networking experience in an industrial environment.

Preferred Experience: Routing (BGP/OSPF), MPLS, VXLAN, VLAN, STP, edge network security, Dot1x/NAC, F5 Load Balancer, proxy technologies, optical & copper cabling, scripting.

Licensure/

Certifications:


Required: Cisco CCIE or equivalent;
Preferred: Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, F5, ITIL Foundation, Agile Framework.

Travel Required

10% domestic and international travel.

Citizenship

Authorized to work in the US.

Clearance

Any security clearance welcomed.

Qualified Skills

• Analytical, planning, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Team player, self‑motivated, organized, time‑management, autonomous.
• Independent judgement and action.
• Excellent analytical, creative problem‑solving, listening, written and oral communication.
• Detail oriented, logical, efficient.
• Prioritization under pressure.
• Customer service orientation.
• Experience in a collaborative environment.
• Patience, positivity, perseverance.

Communication Skills

• Fluency in English mandatory.
• French or German language skills a plus.

Technical Systems Proficiency

Expertise in LAN, WAN, WiFi, and network security products (proxies, firewalls, IDS, IPS).

Job Dimensions

Reports to the Leader of Network Operations North America. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining local area networks and security, installing, monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing network hardware, software, and links. Provides end‑user training as required.

Nature of Contacts

• Weekly reporting, influencing, and supporting the management team.
• Daily coordination with contractors and vendors.

Physical Requirements

• 80% onsite in Mobile, AL.
• Vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, carrying, lifting up to 30–50 lbs, traveling.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, push/pull.
• Personal protective equipment required on shop floor.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment; employment is at will.

Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as necessary.

This job requires an awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.

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