Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, supporting a wide range of space missions and projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for missions. Their expertise in spacecraft operations, ground systems, and data processing has earned them recognition, including 'Best in Domain' awards from ESA. Their long-standing partnership with ESA reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector, ensuring successful mission outcomes and advancing space exploration.
On behalf of our client, ESOC, we are looking for a skilled Cloud Architect join our team distributed over the ESOC site, in Germany.
Main Responsibilities
As Cloud Architect you will concentrate your activities on the following:
- Design and implement cloud architectures for enterprise-scale systems, leveraging public and private cloud platforms (e.g., Telekom, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and technical requirements, translating them into cloud-based solutions.
- Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions from on-premise or legacy systems to cloud environments.
- Define cloud infrastructure standards, best practices, and security protocols.
- Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services, tools, and technologies for infrastructure, storage, compute, and networking.
- Monitor the performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of deployed cloud solutions.
- Automate cloud deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and other cloud-native automation tools.
- Work closely with internal and external teams, to integrate and optimize cloud solutions within the broader organizational infrastructure.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cloud operations engineer(s).
- Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the cloud architecture strategy.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions and high availability.
- Respond to requests in timely manner, update the request tickets and provide feedback.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- Experience in cloud platforms (Telekom, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
- Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
- Experience with databases, storage, networking, and monitoring within cloud environments.
- Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence services within the cloud.
- Familiarity with cost management and optimization tools for cloud resources.
On Offer:
- Relocation allowance: including a one-way flight ticket, transportation from the airport to a temporary hotel, and one month of paid accommodation while securing permanent housing
- Hybrid working model
- 30% subvention on Deutschland ticket
- Gym membership discount
- Participation in pension and health scheme
- 30 days of holiday
About the Company
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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