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Eight Bells Ltd. is a developing SME specializing in selected parts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), based in Athens and Nicosia. The company delivers up to now customizable solutions that enhance modern communications relevant to the area of 5G Mobile Technology, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and also management solutions for Cloud infrastructures. Eight Bells is searching for:

Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Description:

Eight Bells, is seeking an enthusiastic and tech savvy Cloud & DevOps Engineer to join our technology team in Athens. As part the team, the candidate position is focused on corporate technology resources and Cloud and Linux based infrastructure and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, deploying and maintaining our IaaS infrastructure as well as corporate resources internally used by the company. Technically, the candidate is driven to learn, organized and has a sound technical understanding of Linux and Cloud based technologies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Building, maintaining and monitoring company IT infrastructure and services.
• DevOps-practiced management of OpenStack private hosted clouds.
• Deployment and maintenance of technology resources adhering to company research and commercial projects.
• Evaluation and deployment of open-source technologies to improve our best-of-breed technology stack approach.

Essential Requirements:

• BSc in Computer Science required or similar fields.
• At least 2 years of working with Linux and open-source software.
• Proven knowledge of working with scripting languages (Python, BASH).
• Strong working knowledge of OpenStack or other cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of Containers and Kubernetes.
• Proven knowledge of working with code repositories such as Git.
• Knowledge of DevOps best practices.
• Ability to read and understand complex technical information.
• Good communication skills – must be able to convey technical and non-technical tasks to collaborators, in writing and verbally.
• Competency to follow specification and produce high quality deliverables.
  

Desired Requirements:

• MSc or PhD.
• Any certification in regards to cloud will be an added advantage.
• Solid background in software engineering
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to face stressful situation with positive attitude

The company offers:

• High-level working environment
• Competitive salary.
• The opportunity to develop state of the art products & services.
• The opportunity to collaborate with Europe’s top academic and industrial partners.

Please send your CV at “athens@8bellsresearch.com“.

Eight Bells Ltd. is a developing SME specializing in selected parts of ICT as well as in modelling and analysis for businesses, based in Nicosia, Cyprus and Athens, Greece. Following to its successful participation in the EU R&D framework H2020, Eight Bells is searching for CYBERSECURITY ANALYST – PROJECT CONSULTANT.

Location: Athens, Greece

Job Description (code EB-A-CYBSEC2021 – 001)

EIGHT BELLS is looking for self-motivated Research Scientist/Engineers at entry, mid and senior levels who are interested in working in a highly agile and dynamic R&D, technology transition and product development environment. Candidates will work collaboratively in the Cyber Security Domain to:

• Refine research and develop products in the areas of cyber security.
• Manage and implement of EU Research projects in the fields of cybersecurity and computer science. Composition of techno-economic studies in adjacent fields.

Job Duties

• Perform R&D to understand security issues in networks, systems, software and/or applications.
• Develop cyber security mechanisms and tools in some of the following example areas: penetration testing, risk assessment, static and dynamic code analysis, malware detection, prevention and mitigation planning, mixed criticality isolation and visualization, trusted computing.
• Setup a sandbox environment, program network devices, evaluate and test cybersecurity mechanisms and tools (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection).
• Summarize research results.
• Work with a team to develop new mechanisms and modules suitable for integration into production framework.
• Rigorously develop, test and document code.

Required skills and experience:

• A MS degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of research experience in related technologies.
• 2+ years’ experience in R&D projects execution.
• Proficiency in English language, very good knowledge of MS Office, availability to travel abroad.
• Good at one or multiple programming languages/web technologies, e.g., Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript.
• Comfortable working in Linux, test automation and version control tools (git, svn).

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Information Security Certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, CISA, Checkpoint, Fortinet, etc.)
• Extra skills that will be considered as an advantage are: Experience in composition and implementation of research proposals and competitions like e.g., HORIZON EUROPE, H2020, ESA, ESPA, etc. and coordinating or implementing relevant R&D projects.
• Research publications
• Ph.D.,
• Knowledge of 4G/LTE, 5G network architectures, SDN/NFV, Cloud computing, Expertise in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning.

Soft skills: Pro-activity, Analytical thinking, Team worker

The company offers: High-level working environment, Competitive salary

Please send your CV at “athens@8bellsresearch.com“.

Eight Bells Ltd. is a developing SME specializing in selected parts of ICT as well as in modelling and analysis for businesses, based in Nicosia, Cyprus and Athens, Greece. Following to its successful participation in the EU R&D framework H2020, Eight Bells is searching for SYSTEMS AND 5G INTEGRATION ENGINEER – PROJECT CONSULTANT.

Location: Athens, Greece

Job Description (code EB-A-5GENG2021 – 001)

EIGHT BELLS is looking for a Systems Integration Engineer to join our 5G team which is focused on applications of 5G technology and multivendor elements at the network edge for virtualized edge, edge cloud and 5G solutions.

We are looking:

• for a self-motivated Engineer with technical capabilities along with strong research interest’s who is interested in working in a highly agile and dynamic R&D, technology transition and product development environment.
• to hire a highly motivated individual who is outstanding in responsiveness, integrity and reliability, with excellent analytical problem solving, as well as strong ability to work in teams for supporting R&D projects.

Candidates will be a part of a high educated team of talented individuals with different expertise working collaboratively on common goals in the fields of telecommunications, networking and softwarized networks.

Job Duties

• You will implement and deploy solutions for research projects or for our customers.
• Refine research and develop products in the areas of telecommunications, networking and computer science.
• Manage and implement of EU Research projects in the fields of telecommunications, networking and computer science. Composition of techno-economic studies in adjacent fields.
• Participation in R&D projects; Perform R&D activities in networks, systems, software and/or applications. Summarize research results.
• Elaboration of various documents, deliverables and reports for R&D projects.
• Business development activities (requirements, conceptual models, specifications, implementation and integration plans, etc.).
• Design, development and documentation of projects; Working closely with the technical coordinator to achieve the implementation goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to convert top-level architectures and designs into deployment deliverables.
• Integrate orchestration, Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI), and virtualized/cloud native network functions. Validate solution configurations and functionality. Achieve acceptance testing success.
• Create documentation and knowledge sharing content/competency development for colleagues, partners, and clients.
• Implement proof of concepts (PoC) and demonstrate those for customers and customer clients.
• Identify and create processes and automation tools to optimize the capabilities of the practice.

Required skills and experience:

• A MS degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of research experience in related technologies and 3+ years of experience working in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field preferably with systems integration delivery roles.
• 2+ years’ experience in R&D projects execution.
• Proficiency in English language, very good knowledge of MS Office, availability to travel abroad.
• Experience in software design and development.
• Experience in Software / IT engineering, especially in the fields of IT / 5G/ networking.
• Good interpersonal, organization and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team environment;

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• 2+ years of 5G and network function virtualization experience is desired.
• Extra skills that will be considered as an advantage are: Experience in composition and implementation of research proposals and competitions like e.g., HORIZON EUROPE, H2020, ESA, ESPA, etc. and coordinating or implementing relevant R&D projects.
• Knowledge of 3GPP standards, cloud technologies, vRAN, O-RAN, radio access technology (4G/5G), Open Edge Server and xHaul deployments in a cloud environment.
• Research publications
• Ph.D.,
• Technical knowledge with experience in cloud computing and network function virtualization: orchestration (MANO), Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI), and Virtualized Network Functions (VNF).
  • Certification or familiarization with hypervisor technologies and software for building and managing virtualized services: OpenStack, Kubernetes, VMWare, Linux, RedHat, and public clouds.
  • Network testing methodologies including test set usage and automation.
  • VNF and NFVi tools and standards knowledge: ONAP, OPNFV, ETSI NFV ISG, ONF.
  • Rest API, automation, and scripting skills including: Ansible, Gitlab CI, JSON, TOSCA, and Python.
  • Expertise in ethernet and IP networks is required: network design, routing protocols, L2/L3, MEF, and network security.

Soft skills: Pro-activity, Analytical thinking, Team worker

The company offers: High-level working environment, Competitive salary

Please send your CV at “athens@8bellsresearch.com“.

Eight Bells Ltd. is a developing SME specializing in selected parts of ICT as well as in modelling and analysis for businesses, based in Nicosia, Cyprus and Athens, Greece. Following to its successful participation in the EU R&D framework H2020, Eight Bells is searching for EU R&D PROGRAM MANAGER.

Location: Athens, Greece

Job Description (code EB-A-EURDPM2021 – 001)

EIGHT BELLS is looking is looking to hire: a motivated and talented individual with creativity, intellectual capacity & curiosity, dedication and team spirit to join our Innovation & R&D team based in Athens. You will work in a fast-paced, cross-discipline, collaborative environment involving internal stakeholders and external teaming partners.

Job Duties

• EU R&D proposal preparation and Project management of EU Research & Development projects in various technologies fields like Information Technology, Security, Energy, Health, Environment.
• R&D results dissemination & exploitation.
• Innovation strategy formulation & implementation for clients in public & private sector.
• Idea & Product Development mainly in the above technology fields.
• Contribution to the overall company product development & research directions.
• Proposal Technical Writer, leading proposals efforts, from concept to presentation. You will focus on European funded initiatives in the compilation of proposals in Horizon Europe Programmes, including to build networks, foster communication and initiate collaborations between EIGHT BELLS and R&D communities.

Required skills and experience:

• Proven record in successful proposal preparation & implementation of EU R&D programs.
• An advanced (Ph.D./MSc) degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in EU R&D proposal preparation.
• Managing EU R&D projects.
• Able to combine innovation results with business growth opportunities.
• Very good knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial character.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and project management skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Greek, Proficiency in English language, very good knowledge of MS Office, availability to travel abroad.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Extra skills that will be considered as an advantage are: Experience in composition and implementation of research proposals and competitions like e.g., HORIZON EUROPE, H2020, ESA, ESPA, etc. and coordinating or implementing relevant R&D projects.
• Ph.D.
• Good level of literacy.

Soft skills: Pro-activity, Analytical thinking, Team worker

The company offers:

• High-level working environment
• Competitive salary.
• The opportunity to develop state of the art products & services.
• The opportunity to collaborate with Europe’s top academic and industrial partners.

Please send your CV at “athens@8bellsresearch.com“.

Eight Bells Ltd. is a developing SME specializing in selected parts of ICT as well as in modelling and analysis for businesses, based in Nicosia, Cyprus and Athens, Greece. Following to its successful participation in the EU R&D framework H2020, Eight Bells is searching for RESEARCH ICT ENGINNEER – PROJECT CONSULTANT.

Location: Athens, Greece

Job Description (code EB-A-ICTENG2021 – 001)

EIGHT BELLS is looking for self-motivated Research Scientist/Engineers at entry, mid and senior levels who are interested in working in a highly agile and dynamic R&D, technology transition and product development environment. Candidates will be a part of a high educated team of talented individuals with different expertise working collaboratively on common goals in the fields of telecommunications, networking and computer science.

We are looking to hire a highly motivated individual who is outstanding in responsiveness, integrity and reliability, with excellent analytical problem solving, as well as strong ability to work in teams for supporting R&D projects funded by the European Commission (EC) and other research frameworks.

Job Duties

• Refine research and develop products in the areas of telecommunications, networking and computer science.
• Manage and implement of EU Research projects in the fields of telecommunications, networking and computer science. Composition of techno-economic studies in adjacent fields.
• Participation in R&D projects; Perform R&D activities in networks, systems, software and/or applications. Summarize research results.
• Elaboration of various documents, deliverables and reports for R&D projects;
• Business development activities (requirements, conceptual models, specifications, implementation and integration plans, etc.);
• Design, development and documentation of projects; Working closely with the technical coordinator to achieve the implementation goals.

Required skills and experience:

• A MS degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of research experience in related technologies.
• 2+ years’ experience in R&D projects execution.
• Proficiency in English language, very good knowledge of MS Office, availability to travel abroad.
• Experience in software design and development.
• Experience in Software / IT engineering, especially in the fields of IT / 5G/ networking.
• Good interpersonal, organization and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team environment;

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Extra skills that will be considered as an advantage are: Experience in composition and implementation of research proposals and competitions like e.g., HORIZON EUROPE, H2020, ESA, ESPA, etc. and coordinating or implementing relevant R&D projects.
• Research publications
• Ph.D.,
• Knowledge of 4G/LTE, 5G network architectures, SDN/NFV, Cloud computing, Expertise in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning.

Soft skills: Pro-activity, Analytical thinking, Team worker

The company offers: High-level working environment, Competitive salary

Please send your CV at “athens@8bellsresearch.com“.

Eight Bells Ltd. is a developing SME specializing in selected parts of ICT as well as in modelling and analysis for businesses, based in Nicosia, Cyprus and Athens, Greece. Following to its successful participation in the EU R&D framework H2020, Eight Bells is searching for MARKETING AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT.

Location: Athens, Greece

Job Description (code EB-A-MARADMAST2021 – 001)

EIGHT BELLS is looking for a zealous Marketing and Administration Assistant to support our company in marketing and administrative domain. We are looking to hire a highly motivated, organized, detail-focused individual, who is outstanding in responsiveness, integrity and reliability, able to work in teams for supporting R&D projects, to prioritize and multi-task; and be a great front-of house ambassador for the business.

Job Duties

• Provide administrative support and assistance on a day-to-day basis to members of the organization as, and when, required.
• Cover reception duties when required which includes answering the telephone in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Contribute professionally, effectively and efficiently to any meetings, reports and plans as requested across the organization.
• To provide high quality marketing documents that reflect the organization’s corporate image, using a variety of creative software systems.
• Participation in R&D projects, providing support in dissemination and marketing issues. Elaboration of various dissemination and marketing documents, deliverables and reports for R&D projects.
• Business development activities (marketing support actions).
• Designing and producing company dissemination art work e.g., website, social media, posters, information and leaflets.
• Collating and distributing newsletter, and media actions on a termly basis.
• Manage company social media channels, including LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
• Creates content that promotes audience interaction, increases audience presence on company sites, and encourages audience participation.
• Proposes new ideas and concepts for social media content.

Required skills and experience:

• A Bachelor degree (or higher) in Marketing or Digital Marketing or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of marketing experience in related fields.
• 1+ years’ experience in an administration role.
• Proficiency in English language, very good knowledge of MS Office, availability to travel abroad.
• Experience of Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, or similar design/creative software.
• Good interpersonal, organization and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Good level of literacy.
• Organized and good time management.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Extra skills that will be considered as an advantage are: Experience in composition and implementation of research proposals and competitions like e.g., HORIZON EUROPE, H2020, ESA, ESPA, etc. and coordinating or implementing relevant R&D projects.
• MS or Ph.D.,

Soft skills: Pro-activity, Analytical thinking, Team worker

The company offers: High-level working environment, Competitive salary

Please send your CV at “athens@8bellsresearch.com“.