(M) 2/2 NB10448081 Network Implementation Engineer

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. 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.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Network Implementation Engineer

The Company

As one of the world’s leading providers of managed secure communications, we are responsible for our customers’ time- and mission-critical communications. 

We are world leaders in providing global fixed and mobile secure communication services to governments, militaries and security forces. Indeed, as the world’s number one private-sector military secure communications provider, we support the flexibility, resiliency and security required by demanding governments and militaries. We do this for all communications applications, whether they’re land, airborne or naval.

As a global organisation, we at Airbus understand local markets, allowing us to support our customers wherever they are. With regional strategic sales and support services in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, our presence on the ground where our customers need us most is bolstered by our global reach. 

The Role

We're looking for a Network Implementation Engineer to join our Secure Communications Division at Airbus Defence and Space in Newport, South Wales.

You will report directly to the Network Implementation Team Lead and you will review the current status and inputs from the customer and produce site specific Network Designs covering requirements for implementing the kit on to their allocated sites.

You will also conduct a site survey and input this information into the Site Specific Design Documentation.

Tasks and Accountabilities

·  You will ensure the Site Specific Design meets current customer requirements and contractual obligations.
·  You will produce a BoM for new active equipment that meets your Site Specific Design criteria.
·  You will manage the writing of configuration files for the new active hardware and installing the new equipment.
·  It will also be your responsibility to produce an as fitted pack based on the red line drawings submitted for the site and test results from the customer.

Key responsibilities:

As a Network Implementation Engineer you will have to:

·  Attend Site Survey Meeting
·  Conduct site survey of active equipment and associated passive infrastructure
·  Complete Site Specific Design documentation
·  Check Active BoM meets expectations and matches Site Specific Design requirements
·  Perform active installation – includes removal of existing hardware and installation of replacement hardware
·  Experience in writing/updating the configurations on switches and routers where faults are found
·  Perform re-patching on a like for like basis after switch replacement if necessary
·  Action rejections and re-work requests, ensuring deliveries remain on tart

Required skills

·  Educated to HNC level or equivalent experience
·  Hold a current Cisco CCNA
·  Detailed familiarity of site preparation and construction including: rack installation, electrical wiring and loading, wall penetrations, safety practices, etc.
·  Knowledge of interior and exterior fibre optic and copper cable wiring, including single-mode, multimode and hybrid fibre optic cable, shielded and unshielded Category 5e cable, and termination and testing of new and legacy systems
·  Knowledge of Health and Safety of Electrical Installations
·  Hands-on recent experience of rolling out switches and routers to MoD sites

In return we can offer a great compensation package with annual profit share; a growing list of company benefits and career development options across our transnational, market leading company

This role is based at our Airbus Defence and Space offices, Newport, South Wales, and involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicant to be able to be security cleared to a UK SC level.

This role may involve travel to European Airbus D&S sites and international Suppliers/Customers. As such you must be able to travel accordingly.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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.

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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.