It Operations Engineer
Pubblicato il 03-08-2026 - Serco Space Services - Europe Careers in Roma
ph3Job Introduction /h3pSerco 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 Italia S.p.A. is one of the top 50 World Space Manufacturing and Service companies with a long history of providing Earth Observation operations, maintenance and front?end services to the European Space Agency.
The company also offers vast experience to a huge number of IT and space markets including central governments, defense organizations, the aerospace industry and commercial companies.
/ppOn behalf of our team in Italy, we are looking for a skilled and motivated IT Operations Engineer to support the infrastructure and operational activities of aerospace?related data processing systems.
The ideal candidate combines strong hands?on expertise in Linux and IT operations with the ability to leverage AI?powered tools to improve operational efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, accelerate troubleshooting and support system analysis.
While previous experience in the space sector is not required, a proactive mindset, strong problem?solving skills and familiarity with modern AI?assisted operational workflows are highly valued.
/ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliAdminister, monitor, and maintain Linux?based production environments.
/liliBuild, deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker.
/liliSupport infrastructure configuration and automation using Ansible.
/liliManage, optimize and troubleshoot PostgreSQL databases (or equivalent RDBMS platforms).
/liliUse AI?assisted tools to accelerate system diagnostics, log analysis, incident investigation, root?cause analysis, and operational documentation.
/liliDevelop and maintain automation scripts and AI?supported operational workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
/liliTroubleshoot and resolve operational issues, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
/liliWork with ticketing systems (e.g. Jira) to track incidents, operational activities and mission support tasks.
/liliContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities where automation and AI can enhance operational processes.
/liliSupport operational readiness activities and infrastructure evolution.
/li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliStrong expertise in Linux system administration.
/liliGood knowledge of PostgreSQL or equivalent relational database systems.
/liliExperience with configuration management tools, preferably Ansible.
/liliFamiliarity with container technologies, especially Docker.
/liliExperience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Grafana.
/liliAbility to leverage AI?powered tools (e.g. ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, AI?based monitoring and analysis platforms)
to support system administration, troubleshooting, scripting, and documentation activities.
/liliExperience with AI?assisted operations (AIOps), log analytics platforms, or intelligent monitoring solutions.
/liliKnowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
/liliStrong analytical and problem?solving skills.
/liliExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
/liliFamiliarity with cloud?native environments and DevOps practices.
/liliExperience supporting mission?critical or high?availability systems.
/li /ulh3What We Offer /h3ulliNational Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Commercio) /liliHybrid working model /liliPermanent employment contract /liliSalary range: €35,000–€42,000 gross per year /lili13th and 14th monthly salary payments /liliMeal, snacks, and free coffee when on?site at Serco Rome Office /liliHealth insurance coverage, also extended to family members /liliLife insurance /liliCompany?sponsored training programs /liliShuttle service to the Rome office /liliDiscounted membership at Fit Express Roma sports center /liliDiscounts at retail stores within the Domus shopping center (restaurants, hairdressers, beauty services, etc.) /li /ulpThe Company reserves the right to evaluate the appropriate job level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process, in line with the candidate's seniority and the role requirements, and in compliance with principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity as set out by applicable law.
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