IT Operations Engineer – Germany | Airbus Projects

Orbital Critical Systems (Grupo CAF); Taufkirchen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

German language training

Relocation assistance

Tax return covered for first year

Permanent German contract

Team-building activities

Multicultural environment

Job summary

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) in Germany seeks an IT Operations Engineer – HPE Compute & VMware to join on-site teams, supporting strategic Airbus projects across Germany. Locations include Manching, Hamburg, Bremen, Ulm, Donauwörd, Immenstaad and other sites nationwide.

You will manage provisioning, upgrades and maintenance, ensure availability per SLA, monitor performance and drive lifecycle improvements with 24/7 support when needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Sciences or related field.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and Nutanix.
• Proficiency in English (B2/C1) and German (B12/C1).

Responsibilities

• Manage software provisioning, upgrades and maintenance.
• Ensure infrastructure availability in line with OLA / SLA commitments.
• Monitor system performance and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement, updates and lifecycle management.
• Provide 24/7 operational support when required.
• Perform ITIL processes: Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration and Event Management.
• Troubleshoot system issues, root cause analysis and coordinate escalations.
• Oversee backups, disaster recovery and infrastructure reliability initiatives.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Nutanix

Education

Degree in Computer Sciences

Tools

VMware vSphere

Nutanix

Job description

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for IT Operations Engineer – HPE Compute & VMware to join our on‑site teams in Germany, supporting strategic projects with Airbus in Germany.

Locations include Manching, Hamburg, Bremen, Ulm, Donauwörth, Immenstaad and other sites across the country.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary: 50,000 – 65,000 €
• Support in finding accommodation and German language training
• Full relocation assistance, administrative support
• The company covers your German tax return for the first year
• Permanent German contract + long‑term projects
• Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups
• Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What You Will Do

• Manage software provisioning, upgrades and maintenance.
• Ensure infrastructure availability in line with OLA / SLA commitments.
• Monitor system performance and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement, updates and product lifecycle management.
• Provide 24/7 operational support when required.
• Perform ITIL processes: Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration and Event Management.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis and coordinate escalations.
• Oversee backups, disaster recovery and infrastructure reliability initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Computer Sciences or a related field
• Relevant hands‑on experience in VMware vSphere y Nutanix
• B2/C1 English Level – mandatory.
• B12/C1 German Level – mandatory.
• Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.