Network Engineer (f/m/d)

Location: Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship

About LSE Space:
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting, and training.

Are you fuelled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Network Engineer. The main objective will be to provide technical support to Galileo operations and all Ground Segment related activities.

Security:
In line with security requirements for the missions of this position, the candidate must hold European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process. Additionally, due to the nature of our work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

• Design, configure, and maintain complex network systems and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to ensure minimal downtime
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements
• Ensure network security through firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot VPNs, firewalls, switches, and routers to ensure secure network operations
• Collaborate with other teams on projects and network scalability

• University degree in Computer Science, IT or a similar discipline
• Proven and strong experience in network engineering  
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, security measures, and network monitoring tools
• Expertise in Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or similar preferred
• Experience in space missions ground system operations or maintenance
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of Galileo or other navigation ground segment would be a plus