IT Network Senior Engineer

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Sr. I.T. Network Engineer to join our team in Mobile, AL. This role supports, maintains, and improves the data networks (WAN, LAN, Industrial & Wireless, Network Security & Cabling) for Airbus in Mobile, Alabama.

We protect our global network from security threats, ensuring employees, customers, and suppliers access needed tools and data. Our partners rely on reliability and security. Our diverse team values collaboration, teamwork, and putting Airbus first.

The Engineering Center at Mobile Aeroplex houses hundreds of Airbus engineers working on commercial aircraft cabins and aftermarket upgrades. Opened in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. We are preparing to open a third assembly line in Mobile.

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, retirement savings plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, generous paid parental leave.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage – medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and supplemental benefits.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development via our global Leadership University and e‑learning courses; accelerated development programs and mobility opportunities.

Ensure network availability, performance, and security. Support, plan, and optimize LAN, wireless, cabling, and network infrastructure.

• Manage incidents, problems, or requests requiring L3 support.

• Provide architectural & technical consulting to systems analysts, IT engineers, and architects.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Required: 5+ years of relevant networking experience in an industrial environment.
• Preferred: Experience with BGP/OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, VLAN, STP, edge network security, Dot1x/NAC, F5 Loadbalancer + iRule, proxy technologies, physical network deployment (optical and copper cabling, structured cabling, power and electricity), and scripting.

• Required: Cisco CCIE or equivalent networking certification.
• Preferred: Vendor certifications (Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, F5, etc.), ITIL Foundation, Agile Framework.

• 10% domestic and international travel.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Any security clearance is welcomed.

• Good analytical, planning, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and autonomous skills.
• Open mind, team player, organized, time‑management, and independent judgment.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem‑solving; listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication.
• Logical, efficient, detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and high customer service orientation.
• Patience, positivity, perseverance, and strong work ethic.

• Required: Fluency in English.
• Preferred:
  French or German language skills.

• Expert in LAN, WAN, WiFi, and network security products (proxies, firewall, IDS, IPS).

Reports to the Leader of Network Operations North America. Responsible for the stability and integrity of in‑house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. Plans, designs, and develops local area networks and network security. Participates in installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, optimization, and provides end‑user training.

• Report, influence, and support Management Team weekly.
• Ensure operations with contractors and vendors daily.

• 80% onsite required in Mobile, Alabama.
• Vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, carrying, lifting (up to 50lbs), pushing/pulling small furniture, sitting long periods, standing, walking, personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

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 does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.