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Backup Architect

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Spain
Contract
Full-time
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Significant professional experience in IT Infrastructure, with a strong focus on Backup and Recovery Architecture.

  • Deep knowledge of Enterprise Backup platforms (Veritas, Cohesity, Veeam) and storage technologies (SAN, NAS, DAS, Object Storage).

  • Strong understanding of virtualization platforms, database backup methodologies, cloud, and container technologies.

  • Solid grasp of security strategies including ransomware protection, encryption, and Zero Trust architecture.

  • Strong analytical thinking, crisis management skills, and the ability to communicate technical risks effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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.

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.

The role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Backup Architect (f/m) to join our DIC public and private cloud team based in Toulouse, France.

You will be part of a team developing IT Backup Services, IT Resilience, and Cyber security for Hosting. As part of the DIC public and private cloud team, you will be involved in driving the strategy, design, and implementation of our backup services aiming at securing our critical information assets, ensuring they are recoverable and compliant with regulatory standards.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain a long-term data protection strategy and technology roadmap for hybrid, multi-cloud, container, and on-premise environments.

  • Lead the technical design of scalable, resilient, and secure Disaster Recovery architectures, ensuring robust failover capabilities.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies (immutable backups, air-gapped storage) to continuously modernize the data protection stack and reduce technical debt.

  • Drive the automation and orchestration of backup and recovery processes to improve efficiency and minimize the risk of human error.

  • Act as the technical authority and highest escalation point for complex data recovery failures, bridging operations, security, and business continuity.

How you'll work

Your working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level

Professional

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

Hiring process

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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.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Website
airbus.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus Operations SAS

Additional information

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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 emsom@airbus.com.

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