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Astroscale Holdings is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Specialist to support our evolving and growing mission IT systems. This is a superb opportunity to work with innovative technologies and showcase the benefits of integrated infrastructure with our cloud systems. We need someone who is self-motivated, can work to tight deadlines and respond to change quickly. We need someone diligent, who documents well, who communicates with others well and works effectively in a large group of disparate stakeholders.

Working under the direction of the Holdings, the post holder will deploy VPCs, networking solutions and virtual machines to enable core business functions. It is expected that the systems and configurations deployed will be automated through the use of various automation technologies. The post holder must have experience working with AWS at practitioner level with or without the associated qualification.

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is the configuration, modification and optimization of the on-premises and AWS based infrastructure.

  • Performing routine firmware updates on firewalls, switches.
  • Routinely checking external register and relay changes and problems faced with the security team.
  • Supporting AWS infrastructure, deploying new VPCs, IAM, EC2, network configurations and storage.
  • Automation and configuration as code; utilizing tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
  • Installation and configuration of virtual machines to include Linux and Windows, often debugging third-party application software, or automating its installation.
  • Proactive maintenance and refinement of the estate and ongoing support, contribution to cost management and security patching of the environments.
  • Draft and maintain various documentation of regular procedures, changes requests, others.

As we are a growing team, the post-holder will also form part of the broader IT capability and would be expected to contribute to other initiatives as required including:

  • Microsoft 365, Azure AD applications, services, groups, users, roles, etc.
  • On-premises capabilities as required where cloud computing is not the chosen solution (on-premises infra)
  • This role requires versatility and adaptability, so the ability to troubleshoot various IT systems, lookup manuals in Japanese/English, and communicate properly with various stakeholders is key.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in IT engineering or related subject.
  • Minimum five years of experience in relevant fields
  • AWS practitioner-level experience with experience in supporting AWS in a live environment.
  • Experience in:
    • Networking(subnetting) experience, VPN and network connectivity troubleshooting (ICMP, ssh, telnet etc).
    • Managing estates with Linux and windows, e.g., building, deploying, software management and reporting.
    • Configuration management and automation of Linux and Windows (scripting, group policy, Ansible, etc.).
  • Proactive, self-starting character with tenacity and autonomy.
  • Japanese Language Business level
  • Ability to work well on your own and within a team.

Desirable skills

  • Meraki/Forti-OS experience (or similar GUI based networking experience).
  • Experience in Terraform, docker, ansible. Kubernetes a plus.
  • Experience in the support of Windows and Linux with a good foundational understanding of the platforms.
  • Understanding of IT frameworks and best practices (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, etc.)

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology.
  • Flexible working around core hours
  • Flexible hybrid work conditions (Work from Home/ Office)
  • New state of the art office and cleanroom facility (opened summer 2023)
  • Regular social events

Location

Astroscale Holdings is located in Kinshicho (Tokyo), with potential for some travel to Astroscale UK (Harwell)

About Astroscale

Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company dedicated to in-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of in-orbit servicing missions, including End of Life services, Active Debris Removal, In-situ Space Situational Awareness and Life Extension Services, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate against the hazardous build-up of debris in space.


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