Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).
LOCATION: On Site
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options,
- Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?
We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate appropriate experience of delivering IT services in a fast moving industrial environment. A position is available at the Belfast site for an IT in OT Specialist. You will plan and carry out activities to ensure the information systems inside production assets are well serviced, taking responsibility for IT deployment, machine software configuration, validation, scheduled maintenance and IT reactive maintenance - as well as the upgrade and disposal of IT business owned software, business owned information systems hardware, business owned IT network devices as well as business owned operating systems. The IT in OT Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the Cyber Security of the Belfast site industrial assets.
Additionally, and specific to Belfast during the post merger integration phase, the IT in OT specialist will carry out Industrial Asset Outage Coordination.
The Belfast IT in OT Specialist will work a normal day shift flexible work pattern and will be required to perform on-call duty. This job is fully on-site and not eligible for regular hybrid working.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
- Ensure and carry out enterprise class service level, availability and integrity of information systems inside production machinery.
- Plan and carry out the activities necessary and within scope to ensure the information systems inside production machines are well serviced.
- Take responsibility for deployment, machine software configuration, validation, scheduled maintenance, reactive maintenance, upgrade and disposal of business owned software, business owned information systems hardware (computer), business owned IT network devices, and business owned operating systems.
- Take accountability and responsibility for implementation, scheduled maintenance, reactive maintenance, upgrades and disposal of IT softwares, reporting to industrial Maintenance.
- Actions on information systems to reach main mission goal.
- Maintenance plan for IT relevant systems.
- Technical inventory and documentation of relevant systems.
- Change management and coordination of relevant systems.
- Incident resolution (when the profile is able to) and escalation/handling support if the topic requires upper supports levels.
- Demand management on new IT/OT implementations.
ABOUT YOU:
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on application to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes
- Experience working within an IT services and support environment is desirable
- Previous experience working within a Industrial environment supporting/maintaining Information Technology/Systems e.g. Numerical Control, SCADA, HMI
- Knowledge of Cyber Security practices ideally within an industrial context, being able to critically assess at 1st level the physical and digital security of assets
- Experience in performing Installations of Security software & system patches, ideally in an industrial context
- Experience of performing & maintaining software and database backups is desirable. Including restoring those backups within the Industrial Assets
- An understanding of Networking infrastructure
- Planning & scheduling for Maintenance and Licence Management
- Effectively Managing IT documentation
- Leadership or Participation in IT projects with a basic understanding of project management
- Good Understanding MS Operating Systems including legacy systems
- Working knowledge of the Google Workspace Environment
- The ability to communicate effectively to both IT professionals and end users.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Friday 25th June, 2026.
Please Note:
To ensure readiness for the interview, applicants should start preparing once their application is submitted.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline.
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.
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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 Belfast Limited
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Digital <JF-IM-DI>
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