Galileo IT Systems Administrator – Space IT Ops

CETRA BASE; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CETRA BASE is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to support operational systems on the Galileo project in Madrid. The candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly with Microsoft and Linux technologies.

This permanent position demands proficiency in handling incidents, performing health checks, and maintaining system continuity. Candidates must hold a relevant certification and have a B2 level of English.

Citizenship of a European Union state is required for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in system administration.
• Experience in space programmes is a plus.
• European Union citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT system administration support for operational systems.
• Handle incidents and requests effectively.
• Perform daily and weekly routine health checks.
• Provide daily reports on system status.
• Execute Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures.
• Participate in technical meetings.

Skills

Microsoft technologies (MS Windows Domain, MS Exchange, IIS, RDS, SCOM)

Linux & Container Orchestration

Monitoring & Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenNMS, Nagios)

Storage & Backup (Longhorn, VEEAM)

Security & Networking

Middleware & Application Servers (jBoss EAP)

Education

MCSA, MCSE or equivalent certification

B2 level of English

Job description

CETRA BASE is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to support operational systems on the Galileo project in Madrid. The candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly with Microsoft and Linux technologies.

This permanent position demands proficiency in handling incidents, performing health checks, and maintaining system continuity. Candidates must hold a relevant certification and have a B2 level of English.

Citizenship of a European Union state is required for security clearance.