IT System Specialist

Company Overview

SPACE INDUSTRIES is a New Space company dedicated to the industrial mass production of satellite constellations. Inside our state-of-the-art 2,000 sqm Clean Room, we apply a serial manufacturing mindset to co-design, integrate, assemble, and test platforms up to 600 kg. With a target output of 140 satellites per year, we drive scalable, efficient production—slashing costs and lead times to make satellites a sustainable global commodity.

Position Overview

Space Industries S.p.A. is looking for an experienced IT System Specialist to join its IT team.
The role focuses on the administration on-premises, virtualized, and cloud-based infrastructures, within a security and compliance-driven environment (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2).

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring system security, operational continuity, working closely with internal stakeholders and security functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure configuration, hardening, and maintenance of Windows, Linux, virtualization platforms, and cloud environments, in line with industry security standards
• Creation, editing and maintenance of access and access groups, and Azure Active Directory federation
• Infrastructure monitoring, support, and maintenance
• Data protection activities aligned with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIS2, including audit support and security documentation
• Backup management and supporting Infrastructure as Code practices
• Continuous security improvement, threat monitoring, proactive risk reduction, and participation in security awareness initiatives

Requirements:
Required Skills & Experience

· 3-4 years of experience as a System Specialist / IT Infrastructure Engineer

· Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

· Experience with virtualized and cloud environments

· Background in IT security, system hardening, and compliance

· Hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory, IAM, SSO, and MFA

· Fluent knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken

· Driving license and own vehicle

Soft Skills

• High level of autonomy in the role
• Strong collaboration and proactivity
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in structured, security-focused environment

Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, Linux, Security)
• Experience in regulated or industrial sectors
• Background in aerospace or high-tech environments

Benefits:
What We Offer:

• Metalmeccanico (CCNL) contract with compensation based on experience and skills.
• Competitive pay
• Flexible working hours
• Up to €2,000/year of welfare
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Health insurance
• Great opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sector.

SPACE INDUSTRIES is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing company shaping the future of satellite production.
• Work on challenging and innovative projects with international impact.
• Join a multidisciplinary team driven by passion, collaboration, and excellence.