Group Manager – Connectivity

About the role

Airbus is seeking a Group Manager – Connectivity to lead its Digital Connectivity team within the Digital Infrastructure & Platforms Department in Bangalore. The role is responsible for delivering, securing and operating enterprise‑wide network solutions that support global aerospace operations.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive team goals aligned with business and digital strategy.
• Lead the design, implementation and operation of LAN, Wi‑Fi, WAN and security architectures.
• Ensure high availability, performance and compliance of network services.
• Coach, mentor and evaluate engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global IT and engineering groups to integrate network services with cloud and automation platforms.

Required profile

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communications or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in network engineering and IT operations, including proven disciplinary leadership.
• Experience managing critical enterprise infrastructure; aerospace background is a plus.
• Strong understanding of engineering IT processes and global service delivery.

Required skills

• LAN: Cisco Nexus, Arista, VxLAN, EVPN, HA protocols, SD‑Access, cloud connectivity.
• Wi‑Fi/Industrial: Cisco Catalyst/Meraki, Aruba, Wi‑Fi 6/7, IoT, 4G/5G.
• WAN: SD‑WAN (Cisco Viptela, Versa, Palo Alto Prisma), MPLS, BGP, OSPF, Cloud On‑Ramp.
• Network Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet NGFW, SASE, ZTNA, NAC/ISE, VPN.
• Automation & Cloud: AWS, Azure, Python, Ansible, NetDevOps.
• Preferred certifications: CCIE, CCNP, Aruba Certified Mobility.