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Communications and Network Systems Engineer
2020-11-02 12:11:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have a network solutions and systems background and have worked with Integration, Verification and Testing and Cisco technology? You could be our new Communications and Network Systems Engineer. Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites EUMETSAT based in Darmstadt, Germany. Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. Job Description What we offer if you join our amazing team Competitive Salary Corporate Benefits Package Exciting relocation package if applicable Company events Main Responsibilities As Communications and Network Systems Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following Identification of networking customer, user, or business needs. Identification, extractioncollection, analysis consolidation e.g. extraction of required data flows and specification of their characteristics. Specification, setup and running of Proofofconcept prototype in lab environment. Detailed specification of design andor solution, incl. detailed rollout plan. Specification of Integration, Verification and Testing procedures. Rollout planning and scheduling migrationintegration, validation Leading network solution deployment activities, in coordination with customers and peers. Provide crossteam presentation and training on network infrastructure and service developments and deployments. Install and configure network equipment. Perform Integration, Verification and Testing. Perform the handover to production and support the customeruser validation Provision of standbycallout support and first line troubleshooting following an agreed rota. Contribute to specification and update of network systems, services and solutions roadmap and strategy Contribute to procurement of network systems and services provide equipment specification and costs estimation, provide service specification, compile detailed equipment lists, perform evaluation and comparison of offers on service andor equipment, contribute to supplier negotiations. Contribute to procurement documentation, e.g. requirements specifications and statements of work. Key tasks have been identified as follows Contribute to the migration to a replacement WAN link between EUM HQ and the various off site locations Contribute to the migration of existing operational programspecific and shared facilities from their current legacy networks to the consolidated network infrastructure at EUM HQ Upgrade the EUMETSAT networks in remote sites, incl. MadridE, LongyearbyenSvalbardN, FucinoI as well as the WAN links connecting the remote sites to the EUM HQ Contribute to the development and deployment of network solutions for the future satellite programs ground infrastructure Develop an understanding of the existing network monitoring and reporting capabilities, with a view to establishing a roadmap for the implementation of more developed realtime performance monitoring and reporting solution Successful Candidate Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring Experience of network engineering in such environments throughout its lifecycle, from identification of needs to deployment and operations. Experience of carrying out specifying, preparing, planning and executing network engineering activities, including their coordination and technical guidance, working with other engineers within and outside the team involved in the activities, and with the customersusers and other stakeholders. Indepth knowledge of Cisco technology and solutions for these environments. Ability to present verbally and in writing network solutions and systems in a comprehensible way, with the specific ability to explain relevant details while keeping the focus on the overall system aspects. Ability to translate IT jargon into customer business terms. Experience of working in and applying the above skills in highavailability, alwayson production environments, driven by high availability requirements. Experience of interacting with suppliers of network products and service providers as part of network infrastructure, services and solutions development and deployment. Experience of configuring and operating network management and monitoring systems such as Netbrain or SolarWinds. Ability to automate network routine monitoring and maintenance tasks. Experience of supporting procurement of network systems and services In addition, knowledge and handson experience with the following is considered very desirable MSVisio application. Demonstrated capability of technical authoring structureorganisation of concept, design, and test specification documents, and of creating and working with technical network diagrams Visio. Voice Loop Systems VLS solutions based on VoIP. It will be considered beneficial if the key person holds a current Cisco certification or is able to substantiate equivalent experience. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The working language for the position is English. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About The Company Serco is one of the worlds largest providers of public services to Governments employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. In Europe, Serco supports governments and international organisations in the delivery of essential public services with operations in Belgium, France and French Guyana, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service and to keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation. As a business which delivers frontline public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers. A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment. If you share our values and want to join a team of over 50,000 passionate colleagues globally we want to hear from you. Make a difference every day. Take pride in what you do! More at httpswww.serco.comeusectorexpertisespace httpswww.serco.comeucareerscareersinspace
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