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Job Title: IT Solution Engineer/Architect – Network Security Products Location: Newport, UK (with travel within the UK and occasional international)
Security Clearance: Eligibility to obtain a UK SC Security Clearance
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Join the international IT Network Products Team at Airbus Defence and Space and contribute to redefining digital infrastructures—delivering the technology and expertise to get things flying. Airbus is reshaping its operational model with multi-functional, agile teams for innovation, offering you a dynamic environment to advance your career in digital solutions.
Are you passionate about digital technologies and eager to work in a diverse, international environment? We’re looking for an IT Solution Engineer/Architect to drive this transformation.
Key Contributions
As a Network Engineer/Architect, you will play a pivotal role in:
- Technology development, integration, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management for network security products.
- Maintaining and managing changes across the product lifecycle to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Analysing console messages, diagnosing system failures, and implementing corrective measures to ensure operational continuity. Escalate issues to relevant teams or vendors as necessary.
- Supervising backup processing and leading disaster recovery tests.
- Identifying and implementing technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, and availability of IT systems.
- Ensuring continuity and reliability by adhering to ITIL support processes, diagnosing failures, and executing backup/restoration protocols.
- Managing full product lifecycles—including budget planning, forecasting, and economic considerations.
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About You
Required Experience:
- Background in IT/Telecommunications with hands-on experience in:
- Data Centre Network Technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, routing protocols, QoS, router communities, VRFs, IP management).
- Cisco devices and integration with network and security management platforms (such as ACI, firewalls).
- Network encryption (e.g., HTTPS, IPsec protocols, secure tunnelling) and crypto boxes (e.g., Compumatica, Genua, Cisco manufacturers).
- Proven experience aligning around global ITIL and IT security best practices.
Alternative Path?
We recognise that experience may not always align perfectly—that’s why with Airbus. Customised professional development plans will be created to help you grow into the role!
Flexibility & Inclusivity
Airbus represents diverse talent and fosters inclusion. Many staff work flexibly (e.g., part-time). Speak to us during the interview process about tailored flexibility—weights will always accommodate reasonable adjustments to ensure equitable processes.
As Disability Confident Employers, Airbus is committed to offering interviews to applicants from underrepresented communities, including those self-identifying as disabled or having a long-term condition. Opportunity to opt-in via application portal.
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Commitments & Conduct
- Integrity and compliance: This role demands adherence to strict operational standards, regulatory obligations, and ethical conduct—ensuring sustainable business growth.
- No closer monitoring: Accountability and discipline remain foundational.
Company Overview
Who we are: Airbus is an aerospace, defence, and space innovator—a leader in sustainability, aeronautics, and engineering. From aeroplanes and defense systems to starship territories, Airbus powers a liable and united future.
Culture & Values:
- Encourage dynamic thinking and innovation.
- Promote flexibly-focused design, where collaboration and technology empower performance.
How to Proceed
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- Consent to monitoring at recruitment to guide future employment advice or positioning.
- Airbus upholds equal opportunity promotion—BIPOC, LGBT+, second-chance opportunities, ability diversity—we are dedicated to all voices.
Note: Airbuses does not and never has requested* any form of financial compensation during hiring processes. Any unsolicited requests should be noted and reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Apply today: Start your Airbus journey by submitting your profile or resume and prepare to shape the digital aerospace frontier!
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