The Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is an established and financed organization by the Luxembourgish government in November 2022. Our mission is to facilitate and promote the generation of value from public sector data in Luxembourg (and support at the Europe level), aligning with the government's vision to position the country as a leader in the data economy. 

Collaborating closely with public stakeholders and industry partners, we create data spaces to enable efficient and responsible data reuse, playing a vital role in establishing a thriving research and innovation ecosystem. As a provider of services, we support the sharing and reutilization of data for both public and private data partners. 

Additionally, we are committed to becoming a key contributor to the European Data Spaces, outlined in the European Commission's data strategy. By harnessing the potential of data, we aim to accelerate Luxembourg's economic, ecological, and societal transitions in smarter and more sustainable ways.

We are fast growing, from 7 initial employees to 35 in December 2023 and 49 in March 2024. We plan to grow up to 60 by the end of year 2024.

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the system architecture and infrastructure of the organization. You will work closely with the technology team to deliver high-quality services to the organization’s end users. In addition, you will monitor and report on performance quality metrics and support internal and external stakeholders in resolving issues.

 Senior IT Systems Engineer 

What you will do 

• Design, implement, and maintain systems and infrastructure of the organization with state-of-the-art industry standards.
• Ensure Information Technology (IT) services are available, scalable, and secure by applying constant compliance standards on the systems.
• Use appropriate tools and methods to troubleshoot and resolve system issues and performance problems.
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to achieve system reliability, and security, following best practices and policies.
• Document system specifications, configurations and procedures clearly and consistently.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve system efficiency and functionality.
• Oversee the various tools that the organization utilizes and support the team and external stakeholders with any problems they may encounter.
• Responsible for conducting regular tests, troubleshooting issues, and implementing recovery plans when needed.
• Represent LNDS in various meetings, conferences, and gatherings with the respective stakeholders.

Who you are

• You have a BSc, or MSc in a scientific, technological, or engineering discipline related to computer science, information technology, or computing.
• You have 6 to 10 years of relevant experience with programming, deployment, and maintenance of web applications, as well as Linux systems and web servers' administration.
• You have experience with system administration Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows machines.
• You have working knowledge in shell/bash.
• You have experience with provisioning ecosystems (e.g. Ansible, Foreman).
• You have experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Salt, Puppet).
• You have experience in cloud computing, microservices, containerization, DevOps, CI/CD, etc.
• You have experience with containerization (e.g. Docker, Podman).
• You have experience with systems monitoring tooling (e.g. Zabbix, Icinga, ELK).
• You have knowledge of git vcs, git platforms and IAAS tooling (e.g. Terraform).
• You have excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• You are able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• You have working knowledge of authentication protocols like OpenID Connect, SAML or LDAP/AD, and solutions like Keycloak.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the abilities to well articulate technical needs and work within an interdisciplinary setting and communicate with external partners.
• You are creative, and solution-oriented with good analytical skills and a mindset for quality.
• You have critical thinking, you are adaptable and flexible and you can accept and manage changes in the workplace.
• You have cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness.
• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of one of Luxembourg’s official languages (French, German, or Luxembourgish) is a plus.

What we offer

• Dynamic and innovative work environment
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• European recognition and impactful projects
• Shape the future of the data revolution

What sets us apart

The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.

Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics. 

Join LNDS and revolutionize the data economy! 

Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution. 

Apply now!

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS.

Data Processing:

LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As their Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com