IT/DC and Databackbone Senior Engineer - IRIS2

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 IT, Data Center & Databackbone Senior Engineer. The responsibilities of the position are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Define IT, network, data-centre, data-backbone and virtualisation requirements for the IRIS² multi-orbit satellite Ground Segment.
• Define the high-level architecture for IT infrastructure, networks, data centres, storage, compute and virtualisation platforms.
• Define implementation, integration and test plans for the proposed infrastructure subsystems.
• Perform the technical follow-up of subcontractor activities related to design, requirements compliance, development and validation.
• Support the higher-level integration of infrastructure, network and data-centre subsystems into the Ground Segment.
• Coordinate interfaces with cybersecurity, M&C, OSS/BSS, 5G Core, Ground Stations and operational systems.
• Support capacity, availability, resilience and continuity trade-offs and the resolution of technical anomalies.

Minimum requirements

• Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications or mission-critical IT infrastructure.
• Experience configuring switches and networks and managing virtualised environments.
• Knowledge of virtualisation and cloud platforms.
• Experience with data-centre infrastructure, compute, storage, network services and data backbones.
• Knowledge of high-availability, redundancy, monitoring and business-continuity principles.
• Experience in managing or technically coordinating technology projects and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of satellite communications is considered an asset.
• Nationality of an EU Member State and willingness to undergo an EU Secret clearance process.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; any other European language is considered an asset.

Location

• Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain.

At Hispasat we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment. All our selection processes are based on objective criteria, without distinction of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or other personal or social conditions. We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth.