Job Description:
Airbus Defence & Space is looking for a DevOps Architect (f/m) to join its Public Safety and Security subsidiary based in Elancourt. You will be part of the "Terminal Software Engineering" team, which works on secure communication solutions particularly used by public safety forces. You will work on a Broadband "Mission Critical" solution.
As a DevOps Architect, you will be responsible for defining the architecture of the CI/CD pipelines for the software solutions developed by the team, as well as their implementation. The developed solutions must comply with the "Mission Critical" solution and the functional and operational requirements of our customers. You will be responsible for the delivery and deployment of the solution across various platforms. You will ensure the high availability of the pipelines as well as the quality and security of the solution's components. You will work with various teams based in France and Finland. Knowledge of a Broadband "Mission Critical" solution coupled with strong DevOps skills will be a significant asset for this position.
Your challenges:
Gather and analyze the functional and technical requirements of the customer project, and define the pipeline architecture required for the solutions to be developed.
Develop the solution's CI/CD pipelines in an environment as close as possible to the customer's using your IT/DevOps skills.
Implement the security level in line with project requirements and contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, methods, and upgrade procedures.
Participate in investigations and problem-solving.
Lead technical discussions with the project and product managers to define the solution's development stages regarding DevSecOps aspects.
Your boarding pass:
Significant professional experience in the field of at least 5 years (which may include work-study periods).
Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes (rancher, k3s...) + Helm, Docker Swarm, Docker, Podman, LXC.
CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Gitlab CI, Jenkins, Canary/Blue-Green, Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible.
DevSecOps & Quality: Scanning (Trivy, Xray, Snyk, IaC scanning), Secrets (HashiCorp Vault, OpenBao), mTLS, JWT, Software Supply Chain Security (SBOM / SLSA), Linting and SAST (Hadolint, Sonarqube, TFlint, Ruff, ESLint).
Networking, Cloud & Observability: Networking/Gateway API (Native Gateway API, KGateway, Istio, NGINX, Kong), Monitoring/Supervision (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki), Cloud (GCP, AWS, Serverless, Cloud Run, EKS, AKS, GKE).
IT, Database & Virtualization: Mastery of Linux environments, automation (Bash, Jfrog-CLI, Python), Virtualization (VMWare, Proxmox), and Database (MongoDB replica sets clusters/Sharding, PostgreSQL) with database administration skills.
Good interpersonal skills, team spirit, ability to manage tense contexts, autonomy, commitment, analytical skills, and ability to report on complex subjects. Fluent technical English. Knowledge of Broadband Mission Critical solutions would be appreciated.
This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. The candidate must hold French nationality (constrained by Interministerial Instruction 901).
Your working environment: Just a stone's throw from the Palace of Versailles and located near Paris, Elancourt is a dynamic city, part of the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines agglomeration. The city offers various cultural and outdoor activities thanks to a rich network of associations. Several options are available to reach the Airbus site by public transport.
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.
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This 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.
Company:
AIRBUS DS SLC SASContract Type:
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13Experience Level:
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Airbus 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.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Significant professional experience of at least 10 years
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Gitlab CI, Jenkins)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Strong background in networking, cloud platforms (GCP, AWS)
- Familiarity with security practices in software development
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
