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Windows System Software Engineer
2014-08-13 16:42:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services to spacecraft operators and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving other ESA sites, the German Space Operations Centre and the German Galileo Control Centre. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Windows System Software Engineer at EUMETSAT. Tasks As a member of the CSM Software Librarian team, the Consultant shall support the technical administration and maintenance of the various facility Intelbased computer hardware platforms, Windows operating systems and configurations of the software installations. The duties shall range from technical support to the continuous operation of the system, including problem analysis, investigation, resolution and definition of maintenance procedures, to the support of procurement of hardware, software and the coordination with external providers of maintenance services. In particular the tasks include Support to the administration, maintenance and smooth running of 247 operational computer systems Intel x86based computers running Microsoft Windows 2003 and 2008 server and Windows XP7 by monitoring and tuning the operating system, hardware, network performance and in the case of anomalies, identifying and applying appropriate first line corrective actions. Investigation into and implementation of suitable solutions to problems with facility Hardware HW , Networks, the Windows Operating Systems OS SW, relevant applications software SW and Commercial Off The Shelf software products COTS. Ensuring that in the case of HW, OS SW, SW, network andor COTS problems, then the operational configuration can be restored. Investigation into relevant anomalies and enhancements, their documentation and classification, with suitable follow up of the delivery of software updates. Implementation and management of suitable backup and restore strategies to include definition and execution of suitable backuprestore procedures Liaison with external providers of HW, OS andor COTS for the request and follow up maintenance interventions. Packaging, Centralized Installation, configuration and tuning of OS SWCOTS and system parameters to optimize performance Analysis, planning and execution of HW, OS SW and COTS upgrades and reconfigurations taking into account any compatibility issues Administration of user accounts and software licences. Setup, maintenance and performance of an appropriate level of security, both at host and network level. Analysis of the maintenance requirements and identification, procurement or implementation of the tools to fulfil them. Support to other areas and teams in the maintenance department as requested. Definition, creation and management of technical documentation and procedures in support of these activities. Participation in technical meetings and reviews. Provision of standbycall out support to operations. Provision of standbycall out support to operations. Provision of support to critical operations out of normal hours, as required. Essential requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline the consultant shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in the area of technical systems support on distributed Windows 2003, 2008, Windows XP and Windows 7 running on Intel x86 hardware. The consultant should have a minimum of 3 years working in a 247 operational environment characterized by high availability requirements. The consultant shall be experienced in the following The Microsoft Windows 2003 and 2008 server operating system in particular the active directory system, security and policies The Microsoft Windows XP operating system The Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Automated centralized deployment of Windows machines Build and distribute Windows Installer like SW packages The Oracle relational database management system Experience in the following area would be considered an advantage Microsoft COTS products, in particular Office and .NET. Other Information Start date is 5th January 2015 Fluency in English is mandatory Candidates must be an EU citizen or hold a valid German work and residence visa To ensure your application reaches us please apply online at httpwww.scisys.despacejobs
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