Site Space Applications Services
Do you love challenges as much as we do?
As we are a leading provider of solutions for space systems, we understand that the backbone of our success lies in the reliability, security, and efficiency of our System Administration.
Our IT System Administration Team aims to ensure a seamless operation of our technological infrastructure including the maintenance and optimisation of our digital ecosystem.
Position
We are looking for an IT Technical Support person to provide IT Service Desk support to the Company staff in all aspects.
The position gives to the successful candidate the opportunity to develop professionally as an IT System Administrator.
The successful candidate will join the System Administration (SysAdmin) Team (comprised of 3 persons) and will mainly report to the SysAdmin Team Lead.
- Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
- Start date: As of April 2024
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide IT Service Desk support in all aspects of the users’ hardware, software, and networking needs (installation, repair, troubleshooting, inventory, user support and training)
- Implement the IT infrastructure for Staff (e.g. on/offboarding)
- Maintain and follow up the IT infrastructure inventory.
After a period of training / mentoring:
- Manage a heterogeneous IT infrastructure (Linux, FreeBSD, macOS and Windows workstations and servers)
- Support a variety of Open Source technologies (XEN, Docker, Zimbra, Samba, Asterisk, OpenZFS, Nagios, ownCloud)
- Maintain the network infrastructure
- Implement the procurement procedures
- Responsible for backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Support on-site and remotely the IT infrastructure in our office located in the Netherlands.
Skills and Experience
- Highly motivated and eager to learn
- Good communication in English, both spoken and written
- Customer/user service mindset
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows and MacOS
Good Knowledge of:
- TCP/IP network administration/troubleshooting
- Scripting language (e.g. Bash, Python, PHP)
- Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), including Postfix, BIND, ISC DHCP, NFS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache, NGINX.
Our Offer
- Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
- A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
- A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
- A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
- Working from home in part can be a possibility
- An individualised training and development programmes.
About Us
Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.
The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful.
How To Apply
Upload your CV and Motivation Letter, both in English and to the attention of Mr. Mathieu Schmitt.
The candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union.