Key Tasks and Responsibilities              

As part of the L1 Maintenance Team regarding the maintenance of the Galileo Ground Segments at DLR GfR, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Maintenance and Administration of the IT platform (Unix and Windows) of the Ground Control and Mission Segments for the 24/7 Galileo mission (preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of unexpected technical issues encountered during operations);
• Administration of user and root accounts on the maintained elements;
• Installation and verification of new and replacement parts in the Galileo Ground Segment;
• Validation of maintenance procedures for deployed GCC hardware & software;
• Performing system tests including interface tests based on defined procedures;
• Development of maintenance procedures for the Ground Control and Mission Segment systems based on existing documentation;
• Documentation of the work and configurations in a ticket system;
• Research and implementation of innovative solutions to improve the IT systems;
• Periodic participation in the 24/7 on call maintenance service

Skills & Experience

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Engineering degree in a relevant technical field.
• Solid knowledge of various operating systems such as Linux and Windows (Server);
• Linux skills and proficient use of the command line (Shell);
• Understanding of network protocols and database systems.;
• Experience in system/network engineering and administration is advantageous;
• Experience in server infrastructure maintenance (hardware, virtualization) is advantageous.;
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and project management is advantageous;
• Willingness to adhere to strict security policies and regulations;
• Team orientation and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members;
• Availability to support on-call service and occasional travel to other Galileo sites
• Active PSC (personal security clearance);
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

This job is located in Munich, Germany.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Medina Djakova, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job DE-HP-24051.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Please note: Due to work permit requirements for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.