Job Introduction
Serco has significantly expanded its space services in the Czech Republic, contributing to major European space projects. Serco is part of the DUA consortium, which aims at offering a unique digital identification system to track the usage of assets and services relevant to the EC's initiative "DestinE", navigating across large bodies of text, tracing not only DestinE acknowledgement detection but DestinE relevance to science and policy making decisions. In this context, Serco oversees the operation of the UAD Service, to collect and visualize summary statistics of Destine usage based on multiple criteria.
It is also the access point for monitoring the performance of the DUA services and their availability, showing the KPIs, KPI-levels and cost modulation of the services according to the agreed SLA. The UAD service includes the operations, maintenance, and evolution of a Service Desk. Every actor interacting with the DestinE services will belong to one or more groups with associated access privileges to certain info. This will allow any user to view only the dashboards with the granted privilege.
On behalf of Serco Czech Republic we are looking for a skilled System Application Operator join our team distributed over in Prague.
Main Responsibilities
The System Application Operator is used to monitor and control the data products system in a PDGS operational environment.
The role encumbers in the following areas:
- Operate the Ground segment monitoring facility to assess the overall system behaviour (performance, irregularities etc..)
- Detect irregularity based on the routine analysis of defined performance indicators (by the analysis of the content of the reports generated and/or by the absence of report)
- Refine the performance indicators to characterize the PDGS operations’ completeness and performance
- Identify and report to the customer any problem or incident
- Anomaly Handling investigation and problem solving
- Propose recommendations for resolution of anomaly related to ground segment
- Earth Observation (EO) data products management
- Systematic generation of EO data products monitoring and control
Successful Candidate
- EO data products and auxiliary file knowledge
- Linux O.S and native shell scripting
- Run, operate, monitor the system according to performance parameters
- Provide service desk and second line support
- Perform corrective maintenance (at least for blocking problem
Any experience with the following would be of great value:
- Java programming
- SQL knowledge
On offer:
- Competitive Salary.
- Great career opportunities in the Space industry
- Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
- Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
- Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work in an international environment.
Relocation:
- The Czech Republic’s central location in Europe makes it a convenient base for traveling to other European countries, enhancing both professional and personal travel opportunities. Cities like Prague and Brno offer a high standard of living with excellent public services, including efficient public transportation, healthcare, and education systems.
- The cost of living in the Czech Republic is relatively low compared to many Western European countries, allowing for a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
- The Czech Republic has a high-quality healthcare system, which is accessible and affordable. The country is steeped in history and culture, boasting numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beautiful castles, and charming medieval towns.
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
Important:
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