AI Infrastructure Engineer

Starion; Frascati; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Starion invites an AI Infrastructure Engineer to join the ESA Frascati team onsite in Italy, helping design and operate secure, scalable AI infrastructure. You will work with Azure, on-premises environments, and NVIDIA GPU platforms to deliver enterprise-grade AI services and MLOps capabilities.

You will build GPU-powered environments, maintain Linux-based systems, and manage IaC and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring performance, reliability, and security across the platform.

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in this field.
• Strong experience designing, deploying, and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, networking, and cloud-native services within complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on expertise with GPU-enabled platforms, including NVIDIA technologies, AI workloads, and the deployment of high-performance computing solutions.
• Advanced Linux administration skills, with proven experience managing, troubleshooting, and optimising Docker-based and Kubernetes-driven production environments.
• Experience deploying and operating large language models (LLMs) using technologies such as vLLM , Hugging Face TGI, Ollama, or similar frameworks, together with knowledge of vector databases and AI-powered search solutions.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools, such as Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible, alongside experience developing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• A strong understanding of security best practices, including identity and access management, secrets management, infrastructure hardening, monitoring, logging, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate secure, scalable AI infrastructure across Azure and on-premises environments, supporting AI services and MLOps capabilities.
• Build, optimise, and maintain GPU-powered platforms for AI workloads and LLM deployment with secure APIs.
• Administer and enhance Linux-based environments, Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, vector databases, and AI search services.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Monitor platform performance, security, availability, and cost efficiency, troubleshooting infra, networking, storage, and GPU-related challenges.
• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, patching, and security controls, with clear technical documentation.

Skills

Azure infra design

GPU/AI workloads

Linux administration

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD (Azure DevOps)

IaC (Terraform/Bicep/Ansible)

Security best practices

English fluency

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

NVIDIA GPUs

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

Ansible

Job description

AI Infrastructure Engineer

Location:Frascati , Italy Application deadline:15 October 2026 Reference number:0588

Your Mission

Join us in shaping the future of secure and innovative technologies across space and cybersecurity.

Based onsite at ESA’s office in Frascati, Italy, you will help build the resilient infrastructure that enables advanced AI services, modern data platforms, and digital innovation across the organisation.

From GPU powered environments and Kubernetes platforms to automation, monitoring, and security, your work will play a vital role in delivering reliable, scalable, and future ready capabilities.

Tasks and Activities

• Design, deploy, and operate secure, scalable AI infrastructure across Azure and on-premises environments, supporting the delivery of enterprise-grade AI services and MLOps capabilities.
• Build, optimise, and maintain GPU-powered platforms for AI workloads and large language model (LLM) deployment, ensuring high performance, reliability, and seamless service delivery through secure APIs.
• Administer and enhance Linux-based environments, Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, vector databases, and AI search services, driving efficiency, resilience, and innovation across the platform.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling streamlined deployment, governance, and operational excellence.
• Monitor platform performance, security, availability, and cost efficiency, proactively troubleshooting infrastructure, networking, storage, and GPU-related challenges to ensure a robust and dependable service.
• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, patching, and security controls, while producing and maintaining clear technical documentation to support long-term platform sustainability.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have;

• University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in this field
• Strong experience designing, deploying, and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, networking, and cloud-native services within complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on expertise with GPU-enabled platforms, including NVIDIA technologies, AI workloads, and the deployment of high-performance computing solutions.
• Advanced Linux administration skills, with proven experience managing, troubleshooting, and optimising Docker-based and Kubernetes-driven production environments.
• Experience deploying and operating large language models (LLMs) using technologies such as vLLM , Hugging Face TGI, Ollama, or similar frameworks, together with knowledge of vector databases and AI-powered search solutions.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools, such as Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible, alongside experience developing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• A strong understanding of security best practices, including identity and access management, secrets management, infrastructure hardening, monitoring, logging, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Why Make the Move?

• Make an impact where it matters. Contribute to high profile projects supporting organisations such as ESA, EUMETSAT, the European Commission, NATO and national defence programmes.
• Work alongside some of Europe’s brightest minds. Join an international team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and solving complex challenges that deliver real-world results.
• Grow beyond a single project. Join a growing international organisation and broaden your experience across a variety of projects and technical disciplines.
• Invest in your future. Benefit from ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support both your personal and professional growth.
• Join a company that puts people first. Guided by our values of Integrity, Inspiration, Care and Collaboration, we offer a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and responsibilities within the role. For positions based in Italy, employment terms and classification will be determined in accordance with the applicable CCNL framework, with the corresponding level assigned based on qualifications, professional experience, and role requirements.

The advertised salary and level range is intended based on the requirements as advertised here. We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels, and any offer will be considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications, expertise, and overall suitability for the role.

Salary – €40,000.00- €50,000.00 gross per year ,

CCNL Level: Level 2-1

CCNL Type : Commercio

Equal Opportunities

This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (Rules for the Right to Work of Disabled People) Questa posizione è aperta alle categorie protette ai sensi della Legge 68/99

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer,committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

About the Group

CS GROUP, a subsidiary of Sopra Steria Group, brings together the complementary strengths of Starion and HE Space, to create one of Europe’s most comprehensive providers of talent, engineering, software and mission‑critical solutions for the space sector.CS GROUP delivers mission‑critical systems and advanced software that enable safer, smarter and more efficient space operations. Its expertise spans flight operations, space data intelligence and space engineering. Starion provides end-to-end expertise in systems engineering, mission operations, digital engineering and cybersecurity, supporting resilient space capabilities and sovereign European programmes. With more than 30 years of experience in the European space sector and teams across eight countries, we offer exceptional opportunities to work on missions that matter, develop cutting‑edge skills, and make a lasting impact on the future of space. HE Space connects exceptional talent with Europe’s leading space programmes. With more than 40 years of experience, it delivers managed services and highly skilled professionals across engineering, science, software, operations and administration. Together with Starion and HE Space, CS GROUP becomes Europe’s principal source of expertise in people, engineering, software and mission‑critical solutions, strengthening its position as a leading European space engineering and digital technology partner for the next generation of space missions.