Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- IT, System
- Employment Type
- Part Time/Full Time
- Contract Type
- Temporary employment
- Location
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop highly available IT solutions for satellite missions, conduct feasibility studies, and optimize automation technologies to enhance efficiency and system integrity.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- The Data Center Services (DCS) group plans and operates highly available IT services, which include both hardware (e.g., servers, control room PCs) and software necessary for the operational 24/7 management of satellite missions and the Columbus Control Center, as well as for all support processes carried out by colleagues (m/f/d).
- A core task of the group is the proactive (further) development of the company-wide IT strategy for the GSOC.
- The goal is to plan and provide an IT environment that, on the one hand, meets all current and new project requirements, and on the other hand, is future-proof, secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.
- To ensure the latter points, regular modernization and optimization steps are carried out.
- In close coordination with the project management, DCS develops the design and cost estimate that align with its own IT strategy prior to a satellite mission.
- Additionally, it manages the setup and oversees the systems throughout the entire project duration.
- Development and ongoing modernization of highly available (24/7) IT solutions to meet current and future project requirements for the Lake Constance segment of the GSOC.
- Management and execution of feasibility studies in the field of IT architectures and services for new satellite projects, including budget and resource planning.
- Optimization and further development of measures to increase efficiency, especially in the field of automation technologies.
- Selection and analysis of innovative IT technologies in terms of their applicability within the existing infrastructure as well as potential future fields of application.
- Definition and implementation of interfaces between the globally located ground stations and the control rooms in the GSOC.
- Development of new communication subsystem specifications, databases, and definition of application software for satellite mission operations.
- Monitoring compliance with current IT security standards and implementing security measures.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed academic university degree (Master's/Diploma University) in Computer Science, Natural Sciences (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), or other relevant fields of study for the position.
Qualifications
- Very good knowledge of German and English (both written and spoken).
Experience
- Extensive experience in designing complex IT architectures.
- Experience in designing and executing complex IT projects, such as a complete network infrastructure modernization in a non-disruptive operation.
- Extensive knowledge and many years of experience in the field of enterprise virtualization products (server and desktop virtualization).
- Extensive knowledge and many years of experience in developing high-availability solutions for server operating systems (Linux and Windows).
- Many years of professional experience in the use of automation tools for the efficient operation of large IT environments (> 1000 servers) as well as in the field of IT security solutions (including modern firewall concepts).
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What we offer
- The remuneration is in accordance with the applicable collective agreements of the public service (federal level).
- Prerequisite for employment at DLR is the ability to undergo security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (SÜG) as well as the willingness to undergo a security check pursuant to §8 ff. SÜG.
- The remuneration is based on qualifications and the scope of responsibilities up to pay grade 14 TVöD.
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This is your employer
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt eV.
As one of the leading research centers in the field of aerospace in Germany, DLR offers its approximately 8,700 employees the unique diversity of topics in aviation, spaceflight, energy, traffic, security and digitalization.
Description
- Company Size
- 250+ Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Agriculture, Silviculture
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Senior IT Systems Engineer - Ground Segment
- Location
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
