Job Description:
Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an
IT Infrastructure Architect (d/f/m)As an IT organization embedded inside Engineering, we provide modern and scalable Development & Integration Environments for several hundred Engineers. We actively define and implement the IT Architecture of our products which are used by customers around the globe. To support our business growth, we are currently looking for an additional experienced IT Infrastructure Architect / Engineer.
You have the chance to directly shape the evolution of our infrastructure and products. Being part of our Infrastructure Team means that you fully buy into a "Ownership" and "End-to-End-Accountability" culture. You empower our Software and DevOps Engineers to take our products to the next level.
Your location
Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.
- Attractive salary and special payments
- 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
- Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
- On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
- Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
- Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard
- Capture the infrastructure needs and requirements from our Developers and DevOps Engineers
- Define the technology strategy for our IT Infrastructure
- Develop, implement and maintain infrastructure service
- Design IT infrastructure architectural blueprints for our products
- Compile infrastructure policies and define standards
- Maintain our internal IaaS Services and the underlying technologies (e.g. Proxmox, Kubernetes)
- Maintain our internal PaaS Services (e.g. Jenkins, Nexus, Vault, openNMS, Foreman...)
- Coordinate closely with corporate IT services like Corporate Governance
- Master degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline
- At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience in the design and operation of Enterprise IT Infrastructure
- A deep understanding and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code Tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform or comparable solutions)
- High Level of expertise in at least one or more related fields (e.g. virtualization, storage, automation...)
- Hands-on experience in designing, implementing and maintaining Network infrastructure (e.g. Cisco, Aruba, SonicOS)
- Experience with dynamic Provisioning and Immutable Systems
- A good understanding what High-Availability, Scalability and Fault tolerance mean
- Solid Multi-Distro Linux Skills
- Experience in one or more Scripting / programming languages (Python, Bash, C++, Go...)
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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.
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 Defence and Space GmbHEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline
- At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience designing and operating enterprise IT infrastructure
- Deep understanding and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible or Terraform
- High-level expertise in one or more areas such as virtualization, storage, or automation
- Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure
- Experience with dynamic provisioning and immutable systems
- Understanding of high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance
- Solid multi-distribution Linux skills
- Experience with one or more scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, C++, or Go
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.
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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.
Airbus Insights
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.
