Backup Architect – Cloud & Data Protection

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Backup Architect to join its DIC public and private cloud team in Toulouse. You will shape the strategy, design and implementation of backup services that protect critical information assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• 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 with robust fail‑over capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as immutable backups and air‑gapped storage to modernise the data‑protection stack.
• Drive automation and orchestration of backup and recovery processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
• Act as the technical authority and escalation point for complex data‑recovery incidents, bridging operations, security and business continuity.

Required profile

• 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.
• Analytical thinking, crisis‑management skills and ability to communicate technical risks to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Veritas
• Cohesity
• Veeam
• SAN, NAS, DAS, Object Storage
• Virtualization platforms
• Database backup methodologies
• Cloud and container technologies
• Ransomware protection, encryption, Zero Trust architecture

What we offer

• Attractive salary with success‑based bonuses, profit‑sharing and employee stock purchase plans.
• Extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer options and a staff council providing social, cultural and sport activities.
• Complementary health‑insurance coverage, on‑site health services, gym and car‑pooling options.
• Unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications and accelerated development programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements to foster innovative thinking.