190612 Research support specialist technician

Universidade de Vigo; España; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Vigo is seeking an R1-level researcher to support Linux platform design, deployment, and maintenance for distributed applications and mission-critical services. The role emphasizes Docker/Kubernetes management, automation using Ansible and Python, and collaboration across software, firmware, and hardware teams.

The position focuses on Linux, DevOps practices, observability, and cybersecurity, with a merit-based interview process and a 37.5-hour workweek in Spain.

Qualifications

• Academic background and other courses.
• Verifiable professional experience (at least 3 years).
• Knowledge of languages (Spanish, English, Galician) with practical application in a professional setting.
• Experience administering Linux systems and Docker- and Kubernetes-based platforms, automating deployments, and resolving complex issues in production environments using Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Experience in virtualization, IP networking, storage, and high availability, integrating services through APIs and automation. Experience in observability, CI/CD, Git, cloud, and infrastructure as code is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in Linux, DevOps, and cybersecurity; a commitment to continuous learning; personal labs; independent projects; or technical contributions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Linux platforms to support distributed applications, containers, and mission-critical services.
• Manage Docker, Kubernetes, and other cloud-native technologies, automating deployments and operations using Ansible, Python, Bash, or equivalent tools.
• Integrate networking, storage, virtualization, and infrastructure services to ensure availability, performance, and security.
• Resolve complex system, network, and integration incidents by analyzing root causes and proposing technical solutions.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams during the deployment and evolution of platforms.
• Participate in the adoption of new technologies related to Linux, DevOps, observability, and applied cybersecurity.

Skills

Languages: Spanish, English, Galician

Linux administration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Python

Bash

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department T14 Signal and Communications Theory Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 190612 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Support with the following tasks:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Linux platforms to support distributed applications, containers, and mission-critical services.
• Manage Docker, Kubernetes, and other cloud-native technologies, automating deployments and operations using Ansible, Python, Bash, or equivalent tools.
• Integrate networking, storage, virtualization, and infrastructure services to ensure availability, performance, and security.
• Resolve complex system, network, and integration incidents by analyzing root causes and proposing technical solutions.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams during the deployment and evolution of platforms.
• Participate in the adoption of new technologies related to Linux, DevOps, observability, and applied cybersecurity.

*If necessary, candidates must meet the requirements to apply for their HPS

• Item 01: Academic background and other courses. Verifiable professional experience (at least 3 years). Knowledge of languages (Spanish, English, Galician) with practical application in a professional setting. (punctuation: 30)
• Item 02: Proven experience administering Linux systems and Docker- and Kubernetes-based platforms, automating deployments, and resolving complex issues in production environments using Bash, Python, or Ansible (punctuation: 20)
• Item 03: Experience in virtualization, IP networking, storage, and high availability, integrating services through APIs and automation. Experience in observability, CI/CD, Git, cloud, and infrastructure as code is a plus. (punctuation: 20)
• Item 04: Demonstrated interest in Linux, DevOps, and cybersecurity; a commitment to continuous learning; personal labs; independent projects; or technical contributions. The ability to understand and solve complex problems independently will be highly valued. (punctuation: 15)
• Item 05: Personal interview. The interview will be conducted only with those candidates whose total merit score reaches a minimum of 50 points. (punctuation: 15)

Additional Information

2750 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING - VIGO Country Spain Geofield