IT Integration Engineer

Overview

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer

IT Expert

1. Secure Development Environment

• Establish and manage
• isolated development networks
• (on-prem + private cloud)
• Implement
• access control, endpoint security, and data protection
• Ensure compliance with
• defense-grade security practices (OpSec / air-gapped options)

2. Infrastructure & Systems

• Deploy and maintain:
• On-prem servers & storage
• Firewalls, VPNs, and secure gateways
• Backup & disaster recovery systems
• Support
• high availability and performance

3. Engineering Support

• Enable environments for:
• Embedded systems development
• Simulation (SIL/HIL setups)
• Flight control software workflows
• Manage tools like version control, CI/CD, and artifact storage

4. Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation

• Protect against
• data breaches, IP leakage, and external threats
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and enforce security policies
• Monitor and respond to incidents

5. IT Operations & Support

• Manage end-user systems (limited, controlled devices)
• Support internal teams (engineering, production, admin)
• Ensure minimal downtime and fast issue resolution

6. Vendor & Solution Management

• Evaluate and manage
• IT vendors and subcontractors

Key Profile

• Strong background in:
• Network architecture & cybersecurity
• Linux/Windows server environments

• Secure DevOps / DevSecOps

• Experience in:
• Aerospace, defense, or high-security environments (highly preferred)
• Mindset:
• **“Secure by design” + “enable speed, not block it”**
• Hands-on, problem solver, startup mentality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system integration, software development, or IT infrastructure.
• Strong experience with APIs, web services, and data formats (JSON, XML).
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services, or similar).
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data mapping techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience integrating UAV systems, IoT platforms, or real-time data environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and secure data exchange.
• Experience working in defence, aerospace, or high-tech R&D environments.