Security Technician

Job Introduction

Serco has made significant contributions at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, supporting a diverse range of meteorological satellite missions and projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of satellite ground segments. Its expertise in satellite control, data processing, and system integration has earned the company accolades, including “Excellence in Service” awards from EUMETSAT. Serco’s dedicated efforts ensure the reliable dissemination of vital weather and climate data, underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of meteorological satellite operations.

On behalf of our client EUMETSAT, we are seeking a Security Technician to provide technical support and operational assistance across computing, storage, and network environments within a critical data centre infrastructure. The role involves contributing to system monitoring, hardware maintenance, incident management, and day-to-day operational support activities while working within ITIL service management frameworks to ensure reliable and efficient service delivery.

The position is based on-site at EUMETSAT’s premises in Darmstadt and operates within a flexible hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure infrastructure security through threat monitoring and policy enforcement.


• Run predefined scripts and collect output data, including logs and reports.


• Perform patch deployment and verification activities.


• Verify whether specific data flows are allowed or blocked, without carrying out active configuration changes.


• Triage service desk tickets and report incidents where required.


• Carry out testing activities.


• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Package Description

• 30% discount on the Deutschland ticket for easy travel.


• Subsidised Wellpass – access to 12,500+ fitness and wellness options across Germany.


• Pension and health schemes.


• Corporate Benefits discounts


• 30 days of holiday for balance and exploration.


• Relocation allowance.