ICT Cloud and Digital Workspace Engineer ( Posts)

VN 25 / 35 ICT Cloud and Digital Workspace Engineer (2 Posts)

The Digital Workspace is a core service provided by the ICT Division, delivered through a hybrid infrastructure combining on-premises and cloud-based solutions. The ongoing transition to the cloud has already enhanced flexibility, scalability, security, and innovation capacity. Looking ahead, the focus will be on further improving user experience and operational effectiveness through the integration of mobile devices and deployment of advanced cloud services.

To support this evolving environment, ICT Cloud and Digital Workspace Engineers will play a key role in the operation, integration, administration, and continuous improvement of the underlying infrastructure. We are seeking professionals with around five years of experience, who are adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn and grow with emerging technologies and processes. Reporting to the ICT Digital Workspace and Datacenter Lead, and working closely with all IT teams, the successful candidates will contribute to the development and optimisation of EUMETSAT’s digital workspace and its supporting systems.

The ICT Digital Workspace Infrastructure is primarily based on Microsoft technologies (both on-premises and cloud), VMware, and complementary tools that enhance functionality, security, resilience, and operational efficiency.

Duties

The main duties will include :

• Administering and enhancing on-premises and cloud solutions to ensure continuous availability of ICT services;
• Participating in the design and evolution of the ICT infrastructure, including supporting the procurement of new solutions;
• Implementing and maintaining digital workspace and datacenter solutions, and integrating them with existing infrastructure;
• Maintaining and improving EUMETSAT’s security posture through regular maintenance and deployment of new security solutions;
• Supporting integration and connectivity of the ICT infrastructure with internal and external computing environments;
• Managing end-user devices, including laptops and mobile phones;
• Performing configuration and change management activities;
• Automating routine maintenance tasks and contributing to ongoing infrastructure improvements.

LOCATION

Darmstadt, Germany

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering.

LANGUAGES

The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French.

DEADLINE

23 June

Duties

The main duties will include :

Skills and Experience

Essential :

Desirable :

Employment Conditions

The initial contract will be of 4 years’ duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of follow-up contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT.

This post is graded A2 / A3 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO per month (net of internal tax but excluding pension contribution and insurances) which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site.

EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women.

Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT.