at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu
- INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
- Position: Junior Systems Engineer
- Department: IT
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Location: Donostia > Parke Tecnológico Donostia
- Funding source: Lanbide – Servicio Público Vasco de Empleo
- Type of contract/Duration of Contract: Temporary - 2 years
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours per week: 35
- Starting date: Latest 30 November 2025
- Application deadline: The specific deadline will be announced in the coming days, once Lanbide makes the official announcement.
The IT Department at the Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language (San Sebastián–Donostia, Spain) aims to sponsor a candidate for an Ikerlan Fellowship — a competitive program for the recruitment of young people to carry out research projects in Basque companies, awarded by Lanbide, the Basque Public Employment Service. See the current call here:
Job description:
The candidate will play a crucial role in the shift from virtualized to containerized workloads. The candidate will collaborate closely with the senior engineering team to implement best practices, improve efficiency, and maintain robust security standards. Additionally, the candidate will assist in adapting systems and services to comply with the NIS2 directive.
Specific tasks include:
- Support the migration process from virtualized environments to containerized solutions.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to implement secure configurations on container images.
- Assist in the evaluation and integration of tools that enhance infrastructure security and compliance with NIS2 standards.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to container orchestration and management.
- Contribute to documentation and training materials for system operations and best practices in cybersecurity.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in containerization and cybersecurity to drive continuous improvement.
The department:
The IT Department is a small but dynamic team of four dedicated professionals who support operations for both research and non-research personnel. With a strong emphasis on open-source technologies, the team is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration across the organization.
- CANDIDATE PROFILE AND SELECTION CRITERIA
Required skills:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- High English, Spanish and Basque language level.
Desirable skills:
- Good social skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
Eligibility:
- Be under 30 years of age
- Unemployed and be registered as a job seeker at any public employment service on the day prior to the start of the contract
- WORKING CONDITIONS
Salary: 25.000€ gross annual salary
Entitlements and other benefits: https://www.bcbl.eu/en/join-us/what-is-like-to-work-bcbl
Training opportunities and Career development plan:
IT Department workers are given the opportunity for professional development during their time at the BCBL and receive training in the technologies they work with. They also receive fMRI safety training for prevention and risk-awareness purposes.
BCBL seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, sociocultural background, nationality or impairments. We are proud to have in place both an LGTBIQ+ Plan and a Gender Equality Plan to actively promote inclusion and equal opportunities. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us.
- OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Language policy
- The corporative language at the center is English
- A medium level of English and a high level of Spanish is required for this position.
- The interview will be conducted in English and Spanish
- APPLICATION PROCESS
Submission of the application and documentation:
To submit your application, you will have to apply through the Lanbide platform. A direct link to the job offer will be provided in the following days, once it has been officially announced by Lanbide.
Learn more about the BCBL’s OTM-R policy
Application process timeline:
- Deadline for application: soon to be announced
- Evaluation by committee: soon to be announced
- Interviews: soon to be announced
- Final decision: soon to be announced
- Feedback to applicants: soon to be announced
- Work contract start date: Latest 30/11/2025
Contact details for enquiries: hr@bcbl.eu
