Junior System Engineer - Urban Traffic

Description

Job Summary: Design, implement, and optimize the technological infrastructure and IT systems for the Urban Traffic Control Center, ensuring their availability and efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Manage traffic control systems, including ITS and video surveillance. 2. Participate in modernization and smart city projects. 3. Administer Linux, Windows Server, networks, and virtualization (VMware). Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family\-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future. System Engineer**Job Objective** Design, implement, maintain, and optimize the technological infrastructure and IT systems supporting the operation of the Urban Traffic Control Center, ensuring system availability, security, and efficiency for traffic management, monitoring, and communication. **Responsibilities** * Administer and maintain system infrastructure: servers, networks, storage, and virtualization. * Manage traffic control platforms (access control systems, ITS, traffic signal management platforms, and video surveillance systems). * Monitor system performance in real time and resolve critical incidents. * Integrate new devices and technologies (IoT, sensors, cameras, V2X systems). * Coordinate with traffic engineers, operators, and technology vendors. * Manage databases and large\-scale data storage systems (traffic Big Data). * Administer and maintain virtualized environments (VMware). * Define and implement backup, disaster recovery, and service continuity policies. * Automate system administration processes and tasks. * Participate in modernization and smart city projects. * Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent. * Minimum 2\-3 years of experience in system administration or mission\-critical environments. * Knowledge of systems and networks: + Linux and Windows Server administration + Virtualization (VMware, Hyper\-V) + TCP/IP networking, VLANs, routing, switching, and perimeter security * Knowledge of data and software: + SQL and NoSQL databases + Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) * High proficiency in Spanish; English is a plus. **Key Competencies** * Analytical thinking and real\-time problem solving. * Ability to work under pressure (24/7 mission\-critical environments). * Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings. * Proactivity and autonomy. * Focus on continuous improvement. * Technical communication skills. **Preferred Qualifications** * Master’s degree in systems, networks, cybersecurity, or smart cities. * Experience in cloud environments (Azure, AWS). * Cybersecurity knowledge (firewalls, IDS/IPS, security in critical environments such as transportation infrastructure). * Familiarity with GIS tools. * Experience with video surveillance platforms (CCTV). * Experience with ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems). * SCADA and industrial control systems. **Our Offer** * Permanent contract * Competitive salary package * Work model: 100% on\-site * Flexible compensation plan * Working hours: 7:00–15:00 (with availability required outside working hours in case of incidents/emergencies)