Network Solutions Architect H/F

Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters operates in a rapidly changing world, requiring agility and flexibility to respond to business needs efficiently. As a strong and reliable enabler, AH network team sustains today a challenging and rich architecture that combines on-premise and cloud-based environnements. The notions of high availability, response times, and automation are an absolute must.

AH Information Management is looking for a dynamic, skilled and motivated Network Solutions Architect H/F who is ready to face any challenge, based in Marignane, France.

You will be part of the Connectivity PSL (Product & Service Line) which is in charge of designing, building and operating the network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wireless, Network Security, Internet Access, Load Balancing) of the company.

Your working environment:

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

• Work / Life Balance:  Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects  with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.    Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

The tasks for the Network Architect include, while not limited to:

● Design network architectures following Airbus Helicopters business requirements

● Define standard solutions compliant with Airbus security requirements

● Ensure a permanent technology watch to anticipate network evolutions

● Be part of the solutions build and ensure that they correspond to the specifications

● Lead subcontractors during design and/or build phases

● Provide expertise in troubleshooting to operational teams

● Ensure continuous improvement of network stability and performance

● Exchange and collaborate with Airbus teams on group wide projects

● Align with other AH architects when needed

Your profile:

Technical

● At least 7 years of experience as a Network Engineer designing and implementing enterprise level

networking equipment and security design.

● Deep knowledge of Cisco LAN, WAN, Wireless and Datacenter solutions. SDA & ACI would be

appreciated

● Good knowledge of Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Stormshield and Ciso ASA firewalls

● Understanding of IT services (Active Directory, SCCM, IAM, ..) and Virtualization technologies

(vmWare and Microsoft Hyper-V)

● Good understanding of monitoring & logging tools along with the underlying principles

● Knowledge of configuration management, orchestration and automation

● Solid experience as an architect in implementing large scale network solutions

Transversal skills

● Strong ability to think creatively, to accept change and seek continuous improvement

● High level of drive, enthusiasm and focus on the achievement of goals.

● Good interpersonal skills, particularly in communication and contribution to team motivation and

problem solving

● Proven people management skills

● Ability to absorb and convey technical information and communicate effectively at all levels to both

technical and non-technical audiences

● Ability to assess, evaluate and prioritise activities / topics particularly when under time pressure

● Ability to produce clear and concise written operating procedures and documentation

● Ability to work on own initiative and supervise others

● Ability to support projects from inception to conclusion

● Good communication, facilitation and listening skills

● Experience in project methodologies (Waterfall & Agile)

Language skills

Fluency in French and English is essential (oral and written expertise)

Experience in German and / or Spanish would be a plus

Ability to get national/military clearance (NATO, Confidentiel/Secret Défense)

Some travels might be required

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.