Ground Segment IT Infrastructure Engineer for IRIS2 (m/f/d)

Terma Group; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terma Space, part of Terma Group, seeks a Ground Segment IT Infrastructure Engineer to join ESA IRIS2 support at ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. You will be embedded in a Technical Assistance Service Team delivering large-scale IT infrastructure solutions for space-grade ground segments.

We expect a university degree in IT/CS and at least 4 years of international experience, with hands-on knowledge of containerised apps, data centre architectures, networking, and automation (Docker,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in IT, Software Engineering, CS or similar; certifications desirable.
• At least 4 years' international IT experience.
• Deep knowledge of scalable, containerised applications across environments.
• Knowledge of data centre architectures, networking and deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and automation (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell).
• ITIL knowledge desirable; prior knowledge of large space project ground segments is useful.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for ground IT infrastructure solutions, with deep knowledge of scalable and containerised applications across environments.
• Support deployments, reviews, and milestones of the IT infrastructure per requirements.
• Interface with system/subsystem engineers, operations, security teams and industrial partners for infra installation.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Networking

Containerization

Terraform/Ansible

PowerShell

Cloud platforms

Security ITIL

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware/Hyper-V

KVM

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Would you like to be part of our specialist services group, who have been providing engineering support to space agencies and prime contractors for more than 40 years? For our customer, the European Space Agency (ESA), we are seeking an experienced Ground Segment IT Infrastructure Engineer to work at ESA’s ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Job description

You will be a member of a Technical Assistance Service Team integrated into the customer to support the EU/ESA IRIS2 programme under the responsibility of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications (D/CSC).

Responsibilities

As Ground Segment IT Infrastructure Engineer reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing engineering support for the design and implementation of the large-scale IT infrastructure for the IRIS2 ground segment. You will support reviews and deployments of the IT infrastructure in line with operational and project requirements. In your daily work you will interface with system/ subsystems engineers, operation engineers, and security teams within ESA and well as interface on behalf of ESA with other industrial partners in charge of installation of the IT infrastructure.

• Provide engineering support related to the ground IT infrastructure solutions, with deep knowledge of scalable and containerised applications across multiple environments.
• Support deployments, reviews, and milestone achievement of the IT infrastructure, in line with operational and project requirements.
• Support LAN/WAN architectures, including routing and switching protocols (such as OSPF and BGP), VLAN design, VPN technologies, and troubleshoot and optimise end‑to‑end network performance.
• Support datacentre environments, hypervisors (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, or KVM), server and storage platforms, clustering and the operation of platform‑as‑a‑service environments in multi‑tenant setups.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure using automation and IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible or PowerShell, combined with cloud platforms and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support network and platform security, identity and access management, monitoring and observability, incident response, documentation and adherence to structured operational practices such as ITIL.

Regular travel within Europe is expected in this position.

This is a full‑time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

The foreseen start of work is May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

What’s our company like?

We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high‑tech products and services. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.

You will be part of the Terma Space Division which has for 50 years delivered mission‑customized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to the European space market. We have supported a large number of pioneering European scientific and Earth Observation satellite missions and continue to be contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions.

Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, and the UK.

How to succeed in this position?

The successful candidate shall have:

• A university degree (minimum Bachelor) in IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar. Relevant professional IT certifications are desirable.
• At least 4 years relevant professional working experience, ideally in an international working environment.
• Deep knowledge of scalable and containerised applications across multiple environments.
• Knowledge of data centre architectures, networking, and system deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and automation solutions e.g. orchestration frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, etc.).

Desirable:

• Knowledge and certifications in ITIL are desirable.
• Prior knowledge of large space project ground segments would be very useful.

Soft skills:

• Service orientation and ability to liaise with other domains and IT teams, security officers etc.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good English language skills, written and spoken.

Note: Candidates must be eligible for Personal Security Clearance from an EU country.

Any unanswered questions?

Feel free to contact Mrs. Raluca Moise, TA Manager on 49 6151 86005-0 or [e-mail] in case of any further questions regarding this position.

Please note:

• Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their ID/passport and degree/higher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority.
• In line with ESA Security Requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct (or equivalent) and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them.

About Terma

The Denmark based high‑tech Terma Group develops products and systems for defense and non‑defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self‑protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Terma A/S is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S.