On-Site IT & Telescope Software Maintainer

CTAO ERIC; Breña Baja; Presencial; EUR 36.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits up to 600 EUR per year (Plan 

European travel occasionally

Descripción de la vacante

CTAO ERIC is seeking an On-Site IT and Software Technician in La Palma, Canary Islands, to maintain telescope network software and monitoring environments for LSTs. The role involves IT operations on-site, collaboration with IKC partners, and ensuring safe operations of IT systems within the Observatory’s data centre.

The ideal candidate has an IT-related degree (CFGS or equivalent), 2+ years’ experience with networks and data centres, proficiency in Python and Unix/Linux, and strong English

Formación

• Degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance and operation of networks, IT infrastructure and data centres.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux server administration and common software.
• Solid knowledge of Python and scripting languages.
• Solid networking fundamentals: switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls; fibre/wireless basics.
• Familiarity with databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) is an advantage.
• Valid driving license and ability to drive manual transmission, AWD on mountain roads.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours, weekends and holidays.
• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork ability.
• Excellent English communication; Spanish a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and monitor telescope control software and LST monitoring systems.
• On-site optimization of telescope monitoring software.
• Develop tools for telescope operation and maintenance.
• Webserver administration and IT documentation upkeep.
• Define processes for future IT operation and maintenance of the Observatory.
• Support integration of MSTs and other instruments into IT infrastructure.

Conocimientos

English communication

Spanish language (advantage)

Educación

IT-related degree

Herramientas

Python scripting

Unix/Linux administration

Databases

Descripción del empleo

CTAO ERIC is seeking an On-Site IT and Software Technician in La Palma, Canary Islands, to maintain telescope network software and monitoring environments for LSTs. The role involves IT operations on-site, collaboration with IKC partners, and ensuring safe operations of IT systems within the Observatory’s data centre.

The ideal candidate has an IT-related degree (CFGS or equivalent), 2+ years’ experience with networks and data centres, proficiency in Python and Unix/Linux, and strong English