Junior Solution Architect – Cloud-Native, IaaS & AI Infrastructure (m/f/d)

Job Description: About Us & The Role Join the Cloud Security & Automation team within Digital at Airbus Defence & Space! The Cloud Team builds, maintains, and evolves DCS (Digital Container Services) alongside our broader cloud-native and IaaS ecosystem, powering mission-critical workloads across the enterprise. As a Junior Solution Architect , you will work at the intersection of enterprise physical infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and cloud-native platforms. You will help design the low-level compute, storage, and networking foundations that support virtualized environments, modern containerized platforms, and high-density GPU-accelerated AI workloads. This role offers a unique hybrid focus combining physical systems engineering, IaaS design, container networking, and ITIL process discipline—providing an exceptional launchpad for a career in cloud architecture . Main Tasks & Responsibilities Infrastructure & Datacenter Capacity Design : Assist in architecting physical server topologies, bare-metal deployments, and IaaS layers for cloud-native and container platforms. Evaluate rack space, power delivery, heat dissipation, and cooling constraints, particularly for high-density GPU nodes. IaaS & Virtualization Scope : Help design and evaluate scalable IaaS architectures, ensuring seamless integration between virtualized infrastructure, bare-metal systems, and container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes). Networking & Storage Architecture : Help build high-throughput storage solutions (block, file, persistent container storage, and object/S3) and robust networking layers. Support the connection of on-premise infrastructure with sovereign and hybrid cloud environments. ITIL Process & Operational Governance : Active participation in Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and Problem Management. You will help evaluate complex platform changes, analyze root causes for incidents, and ensure solutions align with ITIL operational practices. Hardware & Platform Sizing : Work alongside hardware vendors and infrastructure teams to benchmark, size, and specify enterprise servers, virtualization environments, GPU clusters, and networking hardware. Your Profile Education & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Early Career / Young Talent : 1–3 years of hands-on experience (including strong working student roles, internships, or personal lab/project experience) in systems engineering, IaaS platforms, or core IT infrastructure with a practical understanding of daily IT Operations and system monitoring. Technical Foundations Infrastructure & Hardware: Foundational understanding of enterprise server hardware, datacenter fundamentals (rack design, power/PDU planning, thermal handling), and virtualization/IaaS concepts. Hardware Acceleration (GPUs) : High curiosity or basic familiarity with GPU server architectures (e.g., NVIDIA enterprise hardware) and their physical/compute requirements. Cloud-Native & Container Basics: Basic knowledge of Linux administration, virtualization technologies, and container orchestrators (Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift). Networking & Storage Concepts: Solid grasp of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and container networking interfaces (CNI). Exposure to enterprise storage architectures (SAN, NAS, distributed storage, or S3 object stores). Process & Soft Skills ITIL & Process Discipline: Familiarity with ITIL workflows, especially Change and Problem Management, with a structured approach to troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. Languages: Fluency in English is required, combined with proficiency/native capability in at least one primary language of the Airbus Core Countries (Spanish, German, French, or English). Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving skills and a drive to understand how hardware, IaaS, and container software stack together. What We Offer A high-impact position building expertise across bare-metal systems, IaaS, container architectures, and AI infrastructure. Direct mentorship from senior solution architects in an international enterprise environment. An agile, supportive, and collaborative team within Airbus Defence & Space. WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits: Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total) Attractive salary and compensation package Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance Collective transport service in some sites Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan... On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment Special rates in products & benefits WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space. 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 SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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 . 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.