Junior System Engineer - Urban Traffic Control

Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future.

Role Objective

Design, implement, maintain, and optimize the technological infrastructure and IT systems that support the operation of the Urban Traffic Control Center, ensuring the availability, security, and efficiency of traffic management, monitoring, and communication systems.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain system infrastructure: servers, networks, storage, and virtualization.
• Manage traffic control platforms (access control systems, ITS systems, traffic light management platforms, and video surveillance systems).
• Monitor system performance in real time and resolve critical incidents.
• Integrate new devices and technologies (IoT, sensors, cameras, V2X systems).
• Coordinate with traffic engineers, operators, and technology providers.
• Manage databases and large-scale data storage systems (traffic Big Data).
• Manage and maintain systems in virtualized environments (VMware).
• Define and implement backup, disaster recovery, and service continuity policies.
• Automate system administration processes and tasks.
• Participate in modernization and smart city projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in system administration or critical environments.
• Knowledge of system and networks : Administration of Linux and Windows Server systems; Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) ; TCP/IP networking, VLANs, routing, switching, and perimeter security.
• Knowledge of Data and Software: SQL and NoSQL databases. Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Excellent level of Spanish. English nice-to-have.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and real-time problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure (24/7 critical environments).
• Teamwork in multidisciplinary environments.
• Proactivity and autonomy.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Technical communication skills.

Nice to Have

• A Master’s degree in systems, networks, cybersecurity, or smart cities is a plus.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS);
• Knowledge of cybersecurity (Firewall and IDS/IPS management, security in critical environments like transport infrastructures).
• Knowledge of GIS tools.
• Experience with video surveillance platforms (CCTV).
• Experience with ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems).
• SCADA and industrial control systems.

Our offer

• Permanent contract
• Full-time position
• Competitive compensation package
• Work model: 100% on-site
• Flexible benefits plan
• Biweekly on-call duty