DLR Space Operations is the central institution for conducting space missions in Germany. The institution's responsibilities range from satellite missions for Earth observation, communication, and reconnaissance to manned missions and exploration flights into the planetary system.  DLR Space Operations also works on new technologies to enable it to master even the most difficult space projects of the future.

What to expect

Become part of a dynamic and open-minded IT team, apply your expertise to the development of IT services and infrastructure at our site, and contribute to exciting international space missions.

In the User Support Center for Space Experiments (MUSC), experiments and missions are prepared, tested, and certified on the ground for their operational use in space and are subsequently conducted in space. At MUSC, both the operation of experimental facilities that utilize microgravity, for example on the International Space Station, and the operation of landers and their payloads for scientific investigations as part of exploration missions within the solar system, such as to planets, asteroids, comets, or moons, are ensured. Through this work, we directly enable scientists to push the boundaries of knowledge.

Your tasks

• design and development of IT security and cybersecurity services, including the continuous adaptation and implementation of new security systems and cyber services to enhance the protection of deployed components
• interface the ESA ISS Security Control Board (SCB) by participating in regular SCB meetings, workshops, and review panels, and ensuring and carrying out the technical implementation of ESA security requirements within the MUSC ISS ground segment
• development, testing, configuration control, and administration of various virtual telemetry data processing systems within the ISS ground segment, including data transfer, mission control, and tracking systems, as well as authentication, network, and firewall interfaces; ensuring the availability of data systems
• design, automation, testing, and implementation of virtual client and server architectures for mission networks in compliance with IT security regulations and in collaboration with internal and external space organizations
• preparation of operational interface test plans, test procedures, and test reports, including execution and implementation
• support ISS experiment operations as ground controller in the ISS ground segment in campaign mode

Your profile

• completed scientific university degree (Master’s/Diploma) in Information Sciences (e.g., Computer Science), Engineering (e.g., Aerospace Engineering), or another field of study relevant to the position
• solid hands-on knowledge in IT security, including the application and implementation of IT baseline protection standards (ISO 27001), IT contingency planning (NIST and ISO/IEC), as well as cybersecurity or penetration testing
• strong professional experience in Linux system administration (Debian) across both client and server environments in complex infrastructures
• demonstrated experience in the design, deployment, and operation of secure network infrastructures, including switching and firewall systems
• strong in-depth knowledge of general and virtual networks, network protocols, network components, and firewall systems (nftables/iptables, OPNsense/pfSense)
• expertise in virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Proxmox), as well as backup and high availability of virtual systems
• excellent command of English, both written and spoken, in an international and technical working environment

 We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 3879) please contact:

Jean Pierre Paul Vera 
Tel.: +49 2203 601 1070