Junior IT System Administrator (fixed term)

Etinars is a values-focused company with multi-year experience, specialised in the recruitment of professionals for niche markets - managing the full-life cycle of specialist and executive level hires.
STEM Graduate - Junior System Administrator Linux (Fixed-Term | On-site)

Location: (Roma Tor Tre Teste, on-site, 5 days/week)
Join our client’s elite technical team in Rome, supporting key activities for European space programs. The company is a long-standing partner of space agencies and institutions, with deep expertise in IT systems, operations, and engineering support for ground segment infrastructures.
We are looking for a motivated STEM graduate (preferably in Computer Science, Information Engineering, or Telecommunications) who is eager to start their career in a dynamic, international environment.
You will join our client’s technical operations team based in Rome (Tor Tre Teste area), supporting activities related to Linux systems administration, database management, and technical verification tasks within high-security, critical-infrastructure environments. A B2 level of English is required.
The ideal candidate has already completed an internship or held a junior technical role, and is ready to take ownership of operational tasks, work closely with clients, and grow into a consulting mindset. Support system administration of Linux-based environments

Manage databases, monitoring, and basic configuration

Participate in client-side operations and service delivery

Assist with application monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, etc.)

English B2 or higher (spoken and written)

Basic knowledge of Linux OS and databases

First experience through an internship or junior position

Location: Rome (Tor Tre Teste area), full-time on-site presence required

Contract: Fixed-term contract or freelance (initial visibility until January 2026)

Start: immediately
Participate in exclusive company events and networking opportunities.
Work on groundbreaking space industry projects with international impact.
Please note that, due to the sensitive nature of the data involved, this position is currently available only to individuals who meet the following criteria:
Non-EU Citizens already based in EU with a valid work permit Once we receive your CV, we will take time to evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at Etinars, we will be in touch with you. In case there is no match now don’t worry, we will make sure to keep your CV in consideration for future vacancies!

If you identify as part of it and you meet the minimum criteria for the job, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at an interview.