Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

DevOPS Engineer – Cyber-Training Platform & OT Engineer(m/f)

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

What if YOUR adventure started with US!

We offer you the opportunity to work in a world-leading company in its field, focused on digital technology, at the forefront of research and innovation.

An offer entitled "DevOPS Engineer - Cyber-Training Platform & OT Engineer (m/f)" has just opened within Airbus CyberSecurity.

You will join the Engineering department whose mission is to ensure the security "by Design" of information systems, to integrate security software and equipment, to deploy them and to train users.

This department has created a cyber-training platform allowing the carrying out of operational exercises (ethical hacking, cyber crisis management, etc.), cybersecurity challenges (CTF, Red Team vs Blue Team, etc) as well as product testing. The platform is equipped with an innovative tool allowing the deployment of virtual network infrastructures on demand to carry out cyber-attacks.

Main Responsibilities

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and deploy automated simulation infrastructures on CyberRange platforms, utilizing cloud and physical migration scripts.
Tactical Content Creation: Develop realistic training scenarios (Red Team vs. Blue Team) and hybrid CTF challenges involving OSINT, Pentest, and Industrial Cybersecurity (OT/SCADA).
System Hardening & Security: Develop cross-platform hardening scripts (Linux/Windows) compliant with international standards (ANSSI, CCN-STIC).
Automation & Integration: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, and automate environment deployments using Python and Bash.
Innovation in Cyber-Training: Lead the integration of emerging technologies into training modules, such as AI-driven threat detection (RF, Audio, Video) and drone-based cyber-attacks.
Mentorship & Delivery: Act as a technical lead in training sessions, delivering high-level modules on Windows Security and network defense to institutional and military clients.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

Virtualization & Orchestration: Advanced mastery of VMware ESXi, Proxmox, KVM and Docker.
Programming & Scripting: Professional proficiency in Python, Bash, and JavaScript. Knowledge of C and Assembly (MASM32) for malware analysis/exploit dev is a strong plus.
Network Security: Deep understanding of IP/VoIP protocols, routing (OSPF/BGP), and security stack deployment (ELK, Splunk, Firewalls).
Systems: Expert-level administration of Linux (Debian, OpenSuse, RedHat) and Windows ecosystems.

Education & Experience:

Education: Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering (e.g., ENSIBS or equivalent military-grade engineering school).
Experience: Proven track record in a Cyber Defense Apprenticeship or similar role involving high-stakes environments (Military Academies, Aerospace, or Defense sectors).
Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco CCNA, and Stormshield CSNA are highly valued.

Soft Skills:

Ability to synthesize complex technical data for executive demonstrations.
Strong collaborative spirit, developed through team sports or leadership in high-pressure projects.
Languages: Fluency in French and English is mandatory; Spanish is a significant advantage given the location.

Why Join Us?

You will work at the intersection of defense and digital innovation, creating the tools that protect national sovereignty. If you are an Engineer who loves both coding and ethical hacking, this is your next mission.

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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 Secure Land Communications, S.A.

Contract Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Software Engineering

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