It Systems Architect

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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 Department for Science and Operations (SCI-S), within ESA's Directorate for Science, hosts the scientists and engineers that oversee the space missions from study to end of operations; it develops the science operation systems for the missions and operates the missions in space; it archives and curates their data during operations and beyond. Our 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 the 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 ESA Security Directives and balanced with ESA space science missions' cyber and security requirements.

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

Specific responsibilities of IT Systems Architect include :

• Supporting the definition and establishment of the IT infrastructure roadmap in alignment with department and Science Operations Centres 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 systems needed (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 Cyber Security Manager (CSM) for the Science Directorate in guaranteeing compliance of department IT infrastructure with ESA Security and Cybersecurity framework and policies;
• Managing all relevant interfaces for Programmatic IT infrastructure, within the Directorate and outside, particularly with ESA’s corporate IT department;
• Acting as Technical Responsible for industrial and service contracts related to Programmatic IT infrastructure : coordinating and planning inputs, monitoring, and evaluating outputs of these contracts, ensuring they run within cost and schedule;
• Interfacing with IT infrastructure vendors, including support for procurement processes, performance monitoring, and building positive relationships;
• Monitoring and following technological and methodological trends in the field of IT;
• Supporting Programmatic IT innovation, fostering new IT infrastructure, maintaining state-of-the-art expertise, with emphasis on innovative concepts and agile prototyping.

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, backup, and related processes, frameworks, and technologies.

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

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Forward Thinking

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

Additional requirements

Assets for this position include :

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

We value diversity and seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can assist during the recruitment process. Please contact us via email for further discussion.

Important Information and Disclaimer

Recruitment will generally be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience after completing their master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

During recruitment, the Agency may require selection tests. Successful candidates will undergo basic screening by an external background screening service, in compliance with ESA's security procedures.

ESA is transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organizational changes affecting this position.

The information on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at publication but may not address all questions.

Nationality and Languages

Applications are only considered from nationals of the following states : Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovakia.

Priority for short-listing will be given to internal candidates and then to external candidates from under-represented Member States.

The working languages are English and French. Good knowledge of one is required; knowledge of another Member State language is an asset.

Member States, Associate Members, or Cooperating States are eligible.

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