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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Telespazio Germany Gmbh - **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, High-Level Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Networking Basics, Network Time Protocols, Nginx, Public Key Infrastructure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers, Systems Integration, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Ceph (Software), Data Logging, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Grafana, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f94171cc651d549e ## About the Role * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related discipline. * Several years of professional experience in Linux systems engineering. * Experience designing and operating highly available IT infrastructures. * Experience with container orchestration technologies, preferably Kubernetes. * Experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code. * Good understanding of networking principles. * Experience with enterprise storage technologies. * Knowledge of database administration. * Experience with scripting using Python or Bash. * Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. * Good analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Excellent communication skills in English. Desirable Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset: * Space mission operations * Ground segment engineering * High-performance computing * Cybersecurity * Cloud-native technologies * Distributed storage systems * Identity and Access Management * Disaster Recovery planning * Operational monitoring systems * Service Management (ITIL) * Agile and DevOps methodologies Behavioural Competencies * Results Orientation * Problem Solving * Continuous Improvement * Teamwork * Customer Focus * Innovation * Planning and Organisation * Technical Excellence ## Description The Mission Operations IT (MOI-IT) infrastructure provides the critical IT services supporting ESA's spacecraft operations, mission preparation activities and ground segment engineering. The infrastructure includes on-premises cloud platforms, virtualisation, Linux systems, container platforms, storage, networking, monitoring and automation services used by multiple ESA missions. As an MOI-IT System Engineer, you will contribute to the design, deployment, operation and continuous evolution of highly available IT platforms supporting mission-critical operations. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will participate throughout the entire system lifecycle, from requirements engineering and architecture to implementation, validation and operational support. Duties Reporting to the Head of Section, your responsibilities will include: * Designing and maintaining mission-critical IT infrastructure supporting ESA spacecraft operations. * Engineering Linux-based server platforms and virtual infrastructure. * Designing, deploying and operating Kubernetes-based container platforms. * Managing enterprise storage solutions, including Ceph and distributed storage technologies. * Maintaining databases and associated backup and recovery solutions. * Developing Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management solutions using Ansible and Git. * Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated software deployment. * Integrating systems with LDAP/Active Directory identity management services. * Implementing secure authentication, certificate lifecycle management and PKI solutions. * Supporting mission-specific IT environments during development, validation and operations. * Performing system integration, acceptance testing and operational readiness activities. * Monitoring system performance, analysing incidents and performing root-cause investigations. * Providing second- and third-line engineering support for operational services. * Producing High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), operational procedures and technical documentation. * Supporting technology evolution projects and infrastructure modernisation initiatives. * Contributing to cybersecurity hardening following ESA security policies and industry best practices. * Participating in technical reviews, design reviews and anomaly investigations. Technical Environment The successful candidate will work with technologies such as: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) / Ubuntu / SLES * Kubernetes * Podman / LXD Containers * Ceph Storage * VMware / KVM virtualisation * PostgreSQL / MySQL / MariaDB * Git * Ansible * Jenkins / GitLab CI * Python / Bash scripting * Prometheus & Grafana * LDAP / Active Directory * PKI & TLS Certificates * NGINX * DNS, DHCP, NTP * Enterprise Networking * SAN/NAS storage * Monitoring and logging platforms ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [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) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)