> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2093858-it-dc-and-databackbone-senior-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2093858-it-dc-and-databackbone-senior-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT/DC and Databackbone Senior Engineer - **Company:** HISPASAT S.A. - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Software Architecture, Subsystems, Virtualization Technology - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-4021-0d307e243127811509112d910be77087 ## About the Role Description Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states. To be part of this project, we are looking for a IT/DC and Databackbone Senior Engineer, whose responsibilities will be as follows: - Define the IT, Network, Datacenter and virtualization requirements for a multiorbit satellite Ground Segment - Define the high-level software architecture for IT, Network, Datacenter - Define implementation and test plans for proposed Subsystems - Technical follow-up of subcontractors activities related to design, requirements compliance, development and validation of the subsys-tems. - Support to higher level integration of the subcontractor subsystems in the system Minimum requirements - Master's Degree in either Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field - 3 to 5 years of experience in the telecom industry Infrastructure expertise, particularly in hardware and network infrastructure - Experience in switch configuration, network configuration, and virtualization environment management - Knowledge about virtualisation and cloud platforms - Experienced in managing technology projects - Knowledge of satellite communications - Native to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process. - Fluency in English, both written and spoken, any other European language is considered as an asset - Location: Madrid ## Related Videos - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) ## Related Articles - [Spanish Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/353-spanish-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [5 Best Emerging Tech Cities in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/361-5-best-emerging-tech-cities-in-europe) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam)