Andøya Space

Andenes

Andreas Lucas Wold

IT Director

Do you want to be a part of the team which is currently shaping the Norwegian and European space future? <br /><br />We are expanding our IT Team and are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented IT Systems Administrator that wants to join us on our journey! In the role you will be responsible for managing, maintaining and developing our on-prem- and cloud IT systems and infrastructure.   <br /><br />The IT-department is responsible for managing, securing, developing and ensuring compliance of all IT-systems and infrastructure at Andøya Space. The department is a part of the Operation Support Division. The department also support and advice in operational activities in Missile, Ballistic Rockets and Orbital launches.<br /><br />
<h3>Working tasks/responsabilites</h3>The IT Systems Administrator will be a part of the team in the System and Security section, and will have the responsibility for maintaining, securing, and developing our IT systems and   infrastructure at Andøya Space.       <p>Andøya Space will be looking for a range of qualifications from   applicants in the field of IT and information systems. The applicant might   also work towards operations and campaigns.      </p><p>The main tasks are:    </p><ul><li>Server and infrastructure Management (on-prem and cloud)    </li><li>Virtualization and Container Management    </li><li>Firewall, Network and Wi-Fi Management    </li><li>Data Storage Management    </li><li>Backup and Disaster Recovery Management</li><li>Operating systems and enterprise application management</li><li>Security and Compliance Management</li><li>Documentation and Quality   Management</li><li>Contribute and advise on IT projects across the organization</li><li>Tier 2/3 Technical Support and troubleshooting </li></ul><p>The position might also work towards and in operations and campaigns.   This may include some travelling, work outside normal working hours and   across remote land areas. The position might also be involved in IT related   projects across the company.                   </p><h3>Qualifications - education</h3><ul><li>We are seeking a skilled applicant with a relevant engineering degree (B.Sc or M.Sc) or a Completed Certificate of Apprenticeship with work experience in the field of IT/information systems (relevant experience within IT may compensate for the educational requirements). </li><li>Experience with management and maintenance of different IT Systems such as:                       <br /><ul><li>Cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Atlassian,       GCP ect.)<br /></li><li>Virtualization- and containers (vSphere,       RHV, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes ect.)<br /></li><li>Automation and scripting (Powershell,       Ansible, Python, Ansible ect.)<br /></li><li>Databases (SQL, Oracle, MongoDB ect.)<br /></li><li>Backup and data storage (Veeam, AWS,       Rubrik, Synology ect.)<br /></li><li>Network and Security solutions (Cisco,       Palo Alto, HPE Aruba, Fortigate ect.)<br /></li></ul></li><li>IT Certifications (e.g., CompTIA A&#43;, ITIL, Microsoft, Cisco, VMware etc.)<br /></li><li>Knowledge of relevant IT frameworks such as ITIL, NIST, ISO and CIS Controls.<br /></li><li>Experience with development and maintenance of system documentation</li></ul><ul><li>Applicant must be able to gain a National Norwegian Security Clearance<br /></li><li>Fluent in Norwegian oral and writing<br /></li><li>Proficient in English oral and writing<br /></li><li>Applicants must have a Class B driver’s license      </li></ul>   <h3>Personal qualities</h3><p>We look for colleagues with a combination of skills, personal traits, and attitudes. They include:  <br /></p><ul><li>Well-organized/structured<br /></li><li>Strong work ethic<br /></li><li>Professionalism and service minded<br /></li><li>Problem-solving and critical thinking skills<br /></li><li>Good technical, interpersonal and communication skills<br /></li><li>Teamwork and collaboration skills<br /></li><li>In addition, good technical, interpersonal and communication skills            </li></ul><h3>We offer</h3><p>The workplace, which is Andøya Space, can offer an active international environment, salary according to agreement, collective pension
and insurance agreements, the possibility of AFP, flexible working hours and
various welfare offers. We can assist with moving to Andøya if needed, by
further agreement.   <br /></p><p>We offer challenging work in a pleasant and dynamic working environment in a growing group. <br /></p><p>Andøy municipality is among the municipalities where you can have parts of your student loan cancelled after one year of residence. Accrual
starts from the date you change your registered address, and debt cancellation
can take place on 1 January 2026 at the earliest. More
information can be found at regjeringen.no.</p><h3>Kontaktinformasjon</h3>Andreas Lucas Wold, IT Director, &#43;47 48045253, andreas.wold&#64;andoyaspace.no<br />
<h3>Arbeidssted</h3>Bleiksveien 46<br />
8480 ANDENES<br />
<h3>Nøkkelinformasjon:</h3>Arbeidsgiver: Andøya Space<br />
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Referansenr.: 4979670966<br />
Stillingsprosent: 100%<br />
Permanent position<br />
Startdato: 01.10.2025<br />
Søknadsfrist: 15.06.2025<br />
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IT System Administrator