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IT Support Engineer Grid Cloud Expert
2018-01-05 13:17:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support within ESAC. Overview This work package is intended to provide a number of specialised services to support ESA in Computer System Engineering at ESAC for the missions science operations centres. The SCIIT Unit SITU is providing computer support to all science operations centres and science ground segments located at ESAC, either in development or in operational phase. Under this work package, service shall be provided to support ESA in system administration activities for those computer systems used for science operations and research activities. These computers are general servers or workstations mainly based on Linux and Oracle Solaris, Macintoshes, Technical PCs and for Office Automation activities. The environment also includes Disk Storage infrastructure, Virtual infrastructure as well as GRID and Cloud computing infrastructures. Systems can be physical machines or provided through virtual infrastructure. These systems are connected to networks organized by functions operational, office and development, external services, GRID, Cloud and administration networks. Core Areatasks would include F5 load balancers Review and modify cyphers in order toimprovesecurity Investigate some disconnections reported by the users Grid Install and configure new SciGrid7 infrastructure based on the new version of Univa Grid Engine using cobblerandpuppet tools Migration of resources from the old SciGrid6 infrastructure to the new one Grid and Cloud evolution Configuration of SCIGRID3 chassis Configure Dell IO Aggregators as standaloneswitches not stacked and remove 40G cables connected between them Upgrade firmware of all the elements of the chassis 16 idracs, IO Aggregators, CMC Reinstall 16 physical hostwithCentOS 7 and the corresponding software to be included in the new hyper convergedinfrastructure using oVirt andGluster Create a CentOS 7 VM template inoVirt manager Deploy 16 VMs from this template for SciGrid infrastructure Configure these VMs to be added as execution hosts to the Univa Grid Engine cluster Use puppet configuration tool for thecustomizationof these VMs Run the properUniva Grid Engine commands to include them as execution hosts Memory cards have been purchased at the end of 2017, so we will have to install them as soon as they arrive to ESAC and complete the corresponding configuration changes A new Dell M1000e chassis has beenpurchased at the end of 2017, when this chassis arrive to ESAC some tasks have to be performed Fill the needed datacenter request forms for the installation of the chassis and all its connections power and network ports DefineIP addresses and names needed for all the elements of this chassis Configuration ofDell IO Aggregators switches Installation and configuration of the servers, according tothe new hyper convergedinfrastructure using oVirt andGluster SciCloud Fix some issues about reporting and dashboards Review and check some issues in CloudForms that appeared after last update to CloudForms 4.5 version. Update templates in SciCloud Nexus repository Migration from the Nexus community to the Nexus Professional version Migrate SOCCI Nexus repository to SCIO one Furthermore, the candidate would have the following duties on listed Missions and Projects CLUSTER Coordinate the migration of Cluster Active Archive CAA from ESTEC to ESAC project Updateall the information related to this projectinthe SITUWiki EUCLID Migration of servers to RHEL7 Install and configure new5 VMs withRHEL7 and when working, power off the RHEL6 ones Reinstall2 physical servers with RHEL7 Review proxy web configuration for an Euclid service accesible from outside ESAC Configure new eucares7 VM to replace the one provided by ESOC eucares Check its connectivity to the ESAC ClouderatestCluster Configure it as gateway in the ESAC Cloudera test Cluster Updateall the information related to this project inthe SITUWiki HUBBLE Addall the information related to this project tothe SITUWiki JWST Addall the information related to this project tothe SITUWiki GALILEO Coordinate this project Install and configure Wordpress and enable the external access to this tool by an external company Review the synchronisation of the required data fromdifferent external FTP servers to the one located at ESAC PLAAAVI georeturn project Configure Zabbix alerts for the PLAAVI servers Update PLAAVI VM template in SciCloud Add all the information related to this project to the SITUWiki SOBDC SCIO Backup Data Centre georeturn project Provide detailed hardware information for the physical hosts included in this project Review documentationduring the following phases of the project, usingConfluence and Jira tools Attend to the regular meetings of this project TITISO SCIO Technical IT Infrastructure Security Optimisation Review SCIO ESAC infrastructure security assessment andAgreed security zonesdocuments Discussions about management networks and monitoring Create SciCloud Infrastructure documentfor this project Attend to the regular meetings of this project Specific qualification requirements At least a University degree or equivalent in computer science or related fields. GRID Cloud proven Experience. IT security methodology. IT forensic analysis. Intrusion Prevention and Detection systems. Storage SANNAS technologies. Solaris System management. Linux RedHat system management. Virtualization technologies. Backup technologies. PC Windows and Macintosh system management. Good interpersonal and communication skills, together with a proactive attitude to problem solving and customer focus are required. The candidateshould be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in written and spoken English, one of the official language of ESA. A high level of written and spokenEnglishis essential. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Only European Union EU, European Economic Area EEA and SWISScitizens can be employed by Aurora in Spain. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. In line with ESAs security requirements, prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident, and Aurora will validate your employment history. Location It is expected that the work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid Spain. Contract This position is to cover our engineer who shall be on maternity leave. Duration of the contract will be 5 months. You will be registered for both social security and tax in Spain. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. In addition to public health services Aurora provides private medical insurance in Spain. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora can assist financially and provide recent experience information for relocation. To be considered for this Position Provide a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailedCandidate Proposal Formor CV and Motivation Letter toMr. Davide Starnone, at emaildavide.starnoneaurora.nlquoting referenceSCOVMR. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them to ESA. As soon as a good candidate will be identified, the vacancy will be closed. Starting date at ESAC will be approximately1March 2018.
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System Engineering Support for EGNOS
2018-01-04 11:18:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Required tasks The general responsibilities 1. GNSS signal propagation and associated SBAS algorithms design, in particular for those effects linked the signal crossing the Earths atmospheric layers i.e. ionosphere and troposphere and those related the local reception environment e.g. multipath and interference 2. SBAS processing algorithms designed at SBAS level to provide satellites orbits and clock corrections, ionosphere delay corrections and their associated integrity confidence information 3. GNSS threats impact modelling at SBAS level Specific tasks will include Engineering support to the coordination and critical assessment of all propagation and associated SBAS impact design related issues within EGNOS Project Office including algorithm assessment and recommendations Engineering support to the critical assessment of SBASs processing algorithms, in particular for those related to mitigating the impact of scintillation, ionosphere temporal and spatial TEC gradients and interference and for those related to improving the overall SBAS system monitoring availability Engineering support to the critical assessment of GNSS threats impact modelling definition and justification at SBASs level Engineering Support to the animation of an international technical subgroup e.g. contributing to IWG Technical Subgroup related to GNSS and Ionospheric modelling and processing e.g. for ionosphere TEC temporal and spatial gradients and scintillations Participation and contribution to multimodal e.g. Aviation, Maritime GNSS standardisation groups for what concerns GNSS signal propagation effects modelling and processing e.g. scintillation, multipath Engineering Support to the management of several RD projects related to GNSS signal propagation e.g. MONITOR, Multipath Studies, Interference mitigation Engineering Support to the preparation and validation of ionospheric and scintillation model data and delivery to EGNOS V2V3Evolutions Contractors Engineering Support to the coordination with respect to GNSS signal propagation related subjects o modelling of the navigation propagation signals using stateoftheart software tools and databases o modelling of ionospheric propagation conditions and their effects on SBAS satellite navigation missions Support the definition of campaigns to serve RD and other EGNOS project needs e.g. for scintillation monitoring. Support in the planning and execution of RD activities as well as in managing the necessary software tools and databases related to IONO modelling and processing Engineering support to several projects, the service provider will attend project reviews for EGNOS e.g. V2V3 system and subsystem reviews at algorithm level
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PA and Safety Support Engineer
2018-01-04 11:18:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Reviewing contractors plans, specifications and effort proposed for the execution of the project PAS programme Produce reports of review activities performed e.g. documents reviewed, checklists used, spot check performed and conclusionsrecommendations Monitoring project PA status identify relevant PA issues, including NCR SPR Waivers Problems Critical Items and systematically tracking all items. Produce monthly reports of monitoring activities performed e.g. inspections, checks, visits, reviews, including conclusions and recommendations Assessing the implementation of PAS requirements by contractors, participating in design and safety reviews and directing the necessary preventive or corrective actions Produce monthly reports with assessment activities performed e.g. documents reviewed, checklists used, spot check performed, contribution to design and safety reviews, and activities related to preventivecorrective action Participating in the Boards established within the project for the disposition of Non conformances Failure Reviews, Test Reviews, etc. Produce reports of participation to boards, indicating the contribution made to these boards e.g. review of agendas, participants, minutes of meeting, action follow up, closeout Guiding and monitoring the application and procurement of EEE parts, materials and processes and controlling implementation of applicable requirements Produce reports on guidance provided, monitoring activities performed and status of compliance with applicable requirements Monitoring the manufacturing, integration and test activities with quality assurance audits, mandatory and key inspection points, test witnessing and configuration inspections Produce report on activities performed with conclusion and recommendations Defining the formal acceptance requirements and conducting the Acceptance Reviews of all contractual deliverable items Produce and implement plans for the preparation of the formal acceptance requirements, defining steps, inputs, outputs, participants, responsibilities, interfaces, and coordinating efforts of participants to produce resulting consolidated inputs to project documents. Produce also reports on the activities performed for conduction of Acceptance Reviews Supporting the organisation management of the support from all PA disciplines Controlling NCR Waivers Problems Critical Items. Produce meeting agendas, check that all inputs are available for the NRB or CCB, check that all needed participants are involved, produce NRB or CCB minutes of the meeting, followup on actions identified, ensure proper non conformancewavierproblemcritical item closeout. Produce also reports on control activities performed PA for the verification, qualification, acceptance delivery activities The launch campaign Participating in progress meetings and CCB meetings. Produce inputs to the meeting and whenever requested, produce meeting agendas, check that all inputs are available, check that all needed participants are involved, produce minutes of meeting, followup on actions identified, ensure proper closeout Participating in all project reviews, including safety reviews. Produce reports on all review activities performed e.g. documents reviewed, checklists used, spot check performed, conclusions and recommendations Reporting project PA status deviations from planschedule of all of above Supporting Quality Assurance activities related to the phase DE of the Project and associated reviews. In particular, this will involve participation to the manufacturing, integration and test activities, e.g. manufacturing readiness reviews MRR, mandatory inspection points MIPs, test readiness reviews TRRs, posttest reviews PTRs Extensive travelling within Europe is required it is expected 90 collocated with the spacecraft Supporting the PAS Manager to ensure the effective implementation and execution of the nonconformance identification and reporting mechanisms within the contractor supply chain and confirm the correct and formal closure of nonconformances Supporting the Solar Orbiter Product Assurance Safety PAS Manager in all activities related to the execution of the Product Assurance Programme for the Solar Orbiter Project Deputising for the PAS Manager as required Supporting the Risk Management and Configuration Management processes within the Project, including the disposition of Request for Deviations and Request for Waivers RFDs RFWs Assisting the PAS Manager in ensuring that all formally delivered items within the Project supply chain conform with requirements using formal acceptance reviews Delivery Review Boards DRBs Producing reports on project and review activities, including conclusions and recommendations where necessary, participating in progress meetings when needed and reporting on project PA status
Application Infrastructure Support Engineer IT
2018-01-03 17:16:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A vacancy for a IT Support Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Portsmouth. It is an exciting time to join the Information Management IM Team. IM is the Information Technology IT business enabler and unique IM Business Partner for Airbus Defence and Space. As a central function, IM is involved in all business processes and enables technical as well as management careers. IM covers a wide range of stateoftheart technologies and positions ranging from IT infrastructure, application support to governance or strategic consultancy. IM offers best conditions for a successful career in an advanced and forwardlooking environment. Working in IM means living global trends developments such as digitalisation, innovation and a new way of working. Are you passionate for enabling solutions in IT, and working in an international environment exploring the latest technologies? Then, join us as an engineering support specialist. As part of the Engineering Solutions team in IT, you will be responsible for providing operational and project based IT support to engineering communities based in the UK specialised in product design and analysis, electronics and electrical tools, simulation, systems and software engineering. You will troubleshoot, respond to enquiries and find solutions to technical challenges. Beyond the daytoday, you will lead or participate in key engineering projects and contribute to the documentation efforts. You are highly technical and are comfortable with problem solving in multiple operating systems Windows and Linux variants and a range of devices including desktopslaptops, servers. You will occasionally partner with various peer teams including security, networks and infrastructure, as well as other engineering teams in Europe. The successful candidate will be subject to UK Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Lead infrastructure and software projects and coordinate the necessary technical deliveries in partnership with peer teams in IT. Participate in the successful implementation of future technologies involving digital trends. Managecoordinate the delivery of key IT services for engineering groups. Provide user support and administration for engineering tools, their deployment and licensing on Linux and Windows. Manage the configuration and deployment of workstations and servers to meet the needs of various engineering groups. Assist in the design and management of specific development networks. Support complex server equipment for managing both physical and virtual resources. Work with vendors and technical support organisations to coordinate troubleshooting process for all hardware and software related issues in a timely manner. Support the procurement process and use of internal tools for hardware and software acquisition as required. Maintain systems to current IT security standards including patching and hardening tasks. Travel occasionally to participate in local and European operational improvement workshops. Skills We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Knowledge of application deployment including clientserver components. Experience in LinuxWindows integration including SSH, LDAP, Kerberos, NFS, NTP. . Knowledge of AIX is advantageous Experience of working in a project environment in IT, including requirements capture and activity planning. Previous experience of a customer facing role with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Sound understanding of good security practice and configuration. Knowledge of virtualisation technologies e.g. VMware, Citrix. Understanding of LANWAN networks. Basic scripting e.g. BASH, PERL, PowerShell. Use of relational databases including SQL. BABS Degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europes number one space enterprise and the worlds second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space.
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Product Assurance Safety Support Engineer
2018-01-03 13:16:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of PAE Product Assurance Safety Engineering. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The specific tasks to be coveredare Supporting Quality Assurance activities related to the phase DE of theProject and associated reviews. In particular, this will involve participationto the manufacturing, integration and test activities, e.g. manufacturingreadiness reviews MRR, mandatory inspection points MIPs, testreadiness reviews TRRs, post test reviews PTRs Extensive traveling within Europe is required it is expected 90collocated with the spacecraft Supporting the PAS Manager to ensure the effective implementationand execution of the nonconformance identification and reportingmechanisms within the contractor supply chain and confirm the correctand formal closure of nonconformances Supporting the Solar Orbiter Product Assurance Safety PASManager in all activities related to the execution of the Product AssuranceProgramme for the Solar Orbiter Project Deputising for the PAS Manager as required Supporting the Risk Management and Configuration Management processes within the Project, including the disposition of Request forDeviations and Request for Waivers RFDs RFWs Assisting the PAS Manager in ensuring that all formally delivered items within the Project supply chain conform with requirements usingformal acceptance reviews Delivery Review Boards DRBs Producing reports on project and review activities, including conclusions and recommendations where necessary, participating in progress meetings when needed and reporting on project PA status. Specific qualification requirements Academic qualification MSc. in engineering. Minimum of 10 years experience in the space sector, including 5 yearsin Product and Quality Assurance. Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities, and comfortable with workingin a diverse and multinational team environment. Fluent in the English language spoken and written. Knowledge of another European language is an asset. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line withESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 25 January2018a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Candidate Proposal Formor CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nlquoting reference TECPAE414. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before submitting them by 30 January 2018, 13.00 hours.
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