Fincantieri NexTech SpA, società del Gruppo Fincantieri, è specializzata nello sviluppo di soluzioni tecnologiche e innovative in ambito Maritime & Defence, Smart Infrastructures, Specialized Engineering e CyberSecurity & Digital Solutions.
Fincantieri NexTech offre inoltre servizi di Ingegneria specializzata, in particolare nel mondo navale e della compatibilità elettromagnetica, facendo leva sulle comprovate capacità maturate nella Ricerca & Sviluppo e nelle conseguenti applicazioni ingegneristiche molte delle quali trasversali ai diversi ambiti applicativi.
Le competenze di ingegneria, acquisiste nello sviluppo di soluzioni high tech e le solide capacità d'integrazione dei sistemi, rendono Fincantieri NexTech un player di riferimento in grado di offrire, al mercato in cui opera il Gruppo, un portafoglio di prodotti e servizi innovativi, smart, sicuri, scalabili e sostenibili.
Fincantieri NexTech con circa 800 professionisti ed esperti impegnati in Italia ed all'estero, fornisce soluzioni altamente specialistiche a centinaia di clienti nei cinque continenti.
www.fincantierinextech.com
Il gruppo Manpower in collaborazione con Fincantieri Nextech SpA cerca un/a Infrastructure Specialist.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for delivering, commissioning, and operating end-to-end shipboard and cloud-based infrastructure. Ensures resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure supporting applications developed for maritime business. The Infrastructure Specialist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-availability systems and drive innovation in operational technology.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordination of end‐to‐end ship infrastructure delivery in close collaboration with Shipbuilding engineering and yard operations.
- Datacenter installation and maintenance responsibilities (compute, storage, networking; lifecycle, capacity, continuity).
- Deploy, manage, and operate Kubernetes-based platforms, including provisioning, cluster lifecycle operations, and edge/ship environments
- Ensure seamless integration between shipboard OT systems and onboard/cloud IT platforms, following maritime safety, cybersecurity, and operational standards.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code, GitOps workflows, and automation pipelines to streamline deployment, configuration, and platform updates.
- Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery for shipboard and cloud workloads.
- Collaborate with solution architects, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to align infrastructure with project goals.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for scalability, security, and efficiency
COMPETENCES
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with significant exposure to edge computing, hyperconverged systems, or distributed compute platforms.
- Proven experience with Kubernetes orchestration, preferably with SUSE Rancher, Harvester, or equivalent edge/virtualization platforms.
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.
- Solid understanding of OT protocols, industrial networks, and security best practices.
- Experience with IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible) and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, Flux).
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Understanding operational needs and aligning infrastructure solutions to business goals
- Taking initiative in projects, driving improvements, and ensuring high availability and resilience
- Fluent in English and Italian
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience in maritime, aerospace, defense, or industrial edge-computing sectors.
- Certifications related to Kubernetes, cloud engineering, or virtualization (CKA, Rancher, AWS/Azure).
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in agile development environments.