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If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at \nNotice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)\n Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)\nJob Description:\nAirbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an IT Network Engineer to join our IT Team based in Mobile, AL; Grand Prairie, TX; or Wichita, KS.\nIn this role, you will be responsible for support, availability and performance of data networks (WAN, LAN, Industrial & Wireless, Network Security & Cabling) supporting Airbus Mobile (AL) USA site.\nMeet the Team:\nAs a multinational company with a global footprint, our business needs protection from security threats and assurance that our end-users (employees, customers and suppliers) have access to the tools and data they need, when they need it. Our partners depend on us to be reliable and secure. Our information management professionals are highly motivated, dynamic and diverse - we value collaboration, teamwork, solidarity, helping each other, achieving results and always putting Airbus first.\nYour Working Environment:\nThis role can be based out of Mobile, AL; Grand Prairie, TX; or Wichita, KS.\nHow We Care for You:\nFinancial Rewards: 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”)\n\nWork/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.\n\nHealth & Welfare: 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.\n\nIndividual Development: 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.\n\nYour Challenges:\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nRun activities: 50%\nManage any incident, problem or request which require a L3 support\n\nWork pro-actively on proposing improvement to increase the performance of the Network Infrastructure\n\nAct as an interface of technical consulting to our internal customers in North America as well as in interface to our technical teams in Europe.\n\nBe 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.\n\nDay 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.\n\nDevelop and execute test plans to check IT infrastructure and systems technical performance. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement.\n\nBuild activities: 50%\nProvide architectural & technical consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to systems analysts, IT engineers, and other systems architects.\n\nDocument 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.\n\nSupport and manage an IT infrastructure capacity plan with the Network Product Manager\n\nDevelop, document, communicate, and enforce a Network technology standards policy for North America\n\nConduct research on emerging network technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts, and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility.\n\nDevelop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in IT infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.\n\nDesign, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end IT integrated systems.\n\nYour Boarding Pass:\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent work experience\n\n5+ Years of relevant Networking experience in Industrial Environment\n\nExpert Networking: Cisco CCNP or equivalent networking certification\n\nPrefered CCIE or or equivalent networking certification\n\nFluency in English is mandatory\n\nExpert in LAN, WAN, WiFi and Network security products (proxies, Firewall, IDS, IPS,.)\n\n10% Domestic and International Travel involved\n\nAuthorized to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship\n\nYou have good analytical skills, planning, problem solving, and good interpersonal skills.\n\nYou show an open mind and a great ability to work as a team player.\n\nYou must have a sense of organization, time management and you demonstrate autonomy.\n\nAbility to exercise independent judgment and take action on it.\n\nExcellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.\n\nLogical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.\n\nHighly self-motivated and directed.\n\nAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.\n\nStrong customer service orientation.\n\nExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.\n\nYou are patient, positive and have perseverance along with good organization skills.\n\nPreferred:\nExperience with Routing (BGP / OSPF), MPLS, VXLAN, switching (VLAN, STP, edge network security), Dot1x / NAC, F5 Loadbalancer + iRules, Proxy Technologies,\n\nExperience with physical network deployment activities and standards (Optical and copper cabling, structured cabling, power and electricity)\n\nScripting experience is an asset\n\nOther Vendor certifications (Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, F5, etc.) are desirable\n\nITIL Foundation certification\n\nAgile Framework certification\n\nFrench, German language skills are a plus\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nOnsite or remote: 80% onsite required\n\nVision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily\n\nHearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily\n\nSpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily\n\nEquipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily\n\nCarrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. several times a month\n\nLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. several times a month\n\nLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs/23kgs. not usually but might be several times a month\n\nPushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. rarely\n\nSitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily\n\nSquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. rarely\n\nStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. several times a month\n\nTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice.\n\nWalking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. several times a week\n\nPersonal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site\n\nAdministrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.\n\nAbility to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this position.\nTake your career to a new level and apply online now!\nA full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:\nUS - Direct HireExperience Level:\nProfessionalRemote Type:\nOn-siteJob Family:\nDigital ------\n------\nAirbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus 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.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. 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