IT Infrastructure Engineer

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come? We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to work at ESTEC’s premises in Noordwijk, Netherlands, where you will be providing engineering support related to the space systems IT infrastructure solutions. About ESTEC The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) base in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. As ESA’s largest test centre, it is responsible for the majority of space technology and spacecraft development through varying phases of production. Tasks and activities • The scope of activities may include: • Operating and maintaining the VMware/HyperV platform: infrastructure monitoring, capacity management, OS/application templates, Cloud Director. • Administering and supporting infrastructure components: bare metal, routers, switches, Storage and backup systems. • Supporting the integration of customer applications and services running into Customer's IT network security policy. • Maintaining and operating classified systems, ensuring compliance with security protocols, operational standards and project documentation. • Develop and deploy supporting scripts (e.g., Bash, Python) as needed to execute basic operations, such as simple software orchestration or data visualisation. • In case computer machines are delivered by the project, with pre-installed OS, tools, and application software, ensure their seamless integration into the Client's environment. Skills and experience The following skills and experience are mandatory: • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline. • Proven experience in ground segment IT infrastructure engineering. • Strong expertise in scalable and containerised application platforms. • Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN network architectures. • Operational experience with datacentre environments. • Familiarity with structured operational practices. • At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field. • Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment. • Solution-oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skills. • Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Why should you apply? • You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe. • We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry. • To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration. • Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.