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Technical Authority

2017-07-25 19:10:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

A vacancy for a Technical Authority has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Stevenage, Hawthorn or Newport and as part of the Technical Authority TA team you will be part of the Centralised Engineering organisation. The Technical Authority team are responsible for maintaining the technical strategy and roadmaps ensuring that the network and service evolution are in line with this strategy. Our customers include, but are not limited to, Skynet 5 Engineering, Programme Office, Network infrastructure and presales across all Airbus Defence and Space owned sites. This role provides design leadership in accordance with the strategy and roadmaps Technical Governance through the Maturity Gate process, together with network architecture design and support where new technologies or design patterns are being introduced, contribute to projects where knowledge is required. Occasional travel is expected to both UK and European Airbus sites as programmes require. The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role. Supporting the ongoing definition of the technical strategy with input from the communities of interest. Defining, and supporting, new system and service designs were new design patterns are defined, in conjunction with the required engineering and operation to ensure efficient, supportable endtoend services. Rapid assimilation of system information to provide technical governance to programmes in accordance with the Maturity Gate process. Support to business development activities with design expertise ensuring alignment with the technical strategy. As part of the Technical Authority team you are expected to be proactive in maintaining your subject matter expertise and knowledge of relevant emerging technologies, highlighting potential synergies and Intellectual Property Rights IPR of value to Airbus. Whilst this is not a people management position the role holder will be providing leadership to ensure the Technical Authority aspects are covered working in crossteam environment, to achieve business goals. Develop and deliver messages to guide MOD thinking providing network coherence and direction. Support technical coherence of near, mid and longterm plans for evolution of services and infrastructure. Ensure future network evolution is aligned to support future service delivery. Support the Maturity Gate review process as required by the programmes. Support technical studies as needed. Maintain the subject matter expertise and knowledge of relevant emerging technologies. Investigate Emerging Technologies working with Product Marketing. Generate new service ideas for consideration by the Product Marketing Idea Screening process. Support development of new Services, SKYNET 5 and others as directed by Product Marketing. The applicant will have a thorough understanding of network design principles and architectures including IP, MPLS and SATCOM. A broader understanding of military or secure networks would be an advantage. The applicant will be a selfstarter with good written and verbal communication skills able to analyse complex and incomplete information. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. To apply click here

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SAP System Administrator and Technical Coordinator

2017-07-25 15:11:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Are you a true SAP ERP expert able to concentrate on providing a highly technical support service to internal stakeholders? EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 30 Member States, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, ocean and climate that delivers data 24 hours a day. Our data is vital to weather forecasts that protect lives and property, and to monitoring the changing climate. EUMETSAT is now developing the next generation of satellite systems, shaping its longterm future. We have an internalfacing role for a SAP System Administrator and Technical Coordinator, working within our ICT division, to provide a SAP system administration service and coordinate system maintenance activities ensuring the smooth running of all of our services. Working in an environment where hosting is outsourced, you would be required to work collaboratively with other SAP functional experts, ICT teams, external hosting developers and SAP Application developers to ensure our technical requirements become a reality. Your main responsibilities will include administering the SAP System environment during its life cycle and coordinating the activities of the contractor to ensure the service is delivered in line with service level agreements. Additionally you will plan and coordinate SAP system maintenance activities, including IT security, integration with EUMETSAT IT Systems and SAP Support, and Enhancement Pack implementation, briefing and managing all parties involved. You will provide technical support to SAP Functional specialists in the complete development life cycle, including incident management. Along with a university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline you should have expert experience in SAP and be able to demonstrate the following experience and knowledge in SAP ERP System Administration, Business Intelligence BI and Portal Systems practical experience in planning and coordinating SAP system maintenance activities in an externallyhosted SAP environment technical skills in supporting SAP functionality implementations, Support and Enhancement Pack upgrades, and other related life cycle activities an ability to prioritise, plan, solve problems and consistently meet deadlines excellent communication skills and demonstrated capability to negotiate, resolve conflicts and work cooperatively within a team knowledge of incident and change management fundamentals and principles, preferably according to ITIL Standard for Service Management a basic knowledge of network technologies, operating systems and supporting datacenter infrastructure. Some exposure to SAP Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activities, understanding and experience in SAP Security Implementations and implementation, and operational experience of SAP Solution Manager 7.2 would be seen as beneficial. We offer attractive employment conditions, with a competitive salary, comprehensive health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance, if applicable. The closing date is 20th August and the interviews are scheduled for 17th September. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.

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Expansion underway at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

2017-07-21 22:11:52| American School & University

80,000-square-foot facility is being built on the school's Dalton, Ga., campus

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Full Benefits of CETA Expected to be Delayed by Technical Issues

2017-07-20 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

CANADA & EU - Unresolved outstanding issues are expected to delay the full benefits for Canadian agriculture of Canada's free trade deal with Europe, reports Bruce Cochrane.

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