IT Systems Architect

Location ESAC, Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain

Description

The European Space Agency maintains a world-leading Science Programme with missions in heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. Its mission is to empower Europe to lead space science.

The Science Operations Department (SCI-S) within ESA’s Directorate of Science hosts the scientists and engineers that oversee the space missions from study to end of operations, develops the science operation systems for the missions and operates the missions in space, and archives and curates their data during operations and beyond. Its main objective is to maximise the scientific output of the missions for the benefit of humankind.

You will be assigned as IT Systems Architect under the direct responsibility of the Head of the Programmatic IT Section in the Data Science and Archives Division within SCI-S.

Duties

As an IT Systems Architect, you will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, management, operations and evolution of all scientific and operations programmatic IT infrastructure and systems within the Science Operations Department in accordance with the ESA Security Directives and in balance with the cyber and security requirements from ESA space science missions.

You will work in close collaboration with ESA space science mission teams within the Directorate, as well as with ESA Corporate IT, the ESA Security Office, and the relevant ESA cyber and security teams.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• supporting the definition and establishment of the IT infrastructure roadmap in alignment with departmental and Science Operations Centre needs;
• defining, designing, implementing and operating the IT infrastructure services portfolio in alignment with the Department strategy and roadmap;
• producing high-level and detailed designs for IT infrastructure architectures and solutions, integrating all required systems, such as servers, storage, computing, virtual infrastructure, backup and other components, and considering future growth and scalability;
• evaluating and proposing appropriate technologies, hardware and software solutions for IT infrastructure;
• supporting the Project/System Security Officer (PSSO) and the Cyber Security Manager (CSM) for the Directorate of Science in guaranteeing compliance of departmental IT infrastructure with ESA’s security and cyber security framework and policies;
• managing all relevant interfaces for programmatic IT infrastructure within and external to the Directorate, in particular with ESA’s corporate IT department;
• taking technical responsibility for industrial and service contracts relating to programmatic IT infrastructure: coordinating and planning inputs and monitoring and evaluating the outputs of the contracts, ensuring they run within cost and to schedule;
• interfacing with IT infrastructure vendors, including support to procurement processes, performance monitoring and building positive relationships;
• monitoring and following technological and methodological trends in the field of IT;
• supporting programmatic IT innovation and fostering new IT infrastructure, maintaining a state-of-the-art expertise and placing emphasis on innovative concepts and agile prototyping.

Technical competencies

IT architecture design

IT service and operations management

Experience in IT infrastructure management

Knowledge of the main elements of IT disciplines, such as servers, storage, computing, virtual infrastructure and backup, and related processes, frameworks and implementation technologies

Experience in science operations, preferably in the context of ESA missions

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking

Education

A master’s degree in computer engineering, space science or space applications is required for this post.

Additional requirements

Assets for this position include:

• experience in managing complex IT-related projects;
• understanding of communication networks;
• experience in ESA procurement processes and contract management, as well as applied negotiation skills;
• knowledge of ESA corporate IT services;
• knowledge of ESA's security policy and security framework.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at [email protected].

Important Information and Disclaimer In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations & security clearance by their national security administrations.

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

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