We are looking for a Cloud Systems Engineer to join the team on a remote working model from Portugal.Eligibility:Candidate must have resided in Portugal for at least the past 5 years.Portuguese citizenship is mandatory.A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree is required.Candidate must be prepared to obtain EU security clearance upon accepting the job offer (with Hexa coordination).
Key Responsibilities:Provide Systems Engineering services for cloud automation in support of international Science & Technology programmes.Design, implement, and automate deployment of multiple C2 applications across hybrid (public & private) cloud environments.Develop automation code using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm for deployments and experiments.Support exercises and events, including interoperability testing and technical support.Implement CI/CD best practices using open-source tools in a multi-cloud setup.Perform cloud administration tasks in:AWS (following GitOps principles)Microsoft Azure tenantsParticipate in Agile development sprints (1-week cycles), including planning, retrospectives, and reporting.Engage in bi-weekly coordination meetings (online or in The Hague).
Follow established standards for configuration management and documentation, ensuring all code, scripts, and technical documentation are stored under version control.Travel to European sites (e.g., Brussels or others) when required.Required Qualifications:Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in cloud automation and systems engineering.Hands-on experience in:IT Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible, Terraform, HelmContainerization & orchestration: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes/OpenShiftDevOps practices: CI/CD, automation pipelinesLinux & Windows system administrationCloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure (GCP/OCI a plus)Cloud architecture principles: landing zones, network designNetworking concepts & cloud networking technologiesCryptography: PKI, key management, TLS, encryption algorithms (AES)Strong technical documentation skills, including the ability to create specifications and architecture diagrams.Preferred Qualifications:AWS or Microsoft Azure professional certifications.Experience in international or governmental environments.Knowledge of Cloud FinOps and resource optimization.Experience with workload migration & re-architecture for cloud.Network security management (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs).
Practical experience with PKI and digital certificate implementation.Background in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Why Join Us?
Contract type: Indefinite / Employment OR B2B based on your preference.Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.Work Model: Remote from Portugal with occasional travel to European sites.Continuous Learning: Access to a Udemy Business subscription with thousands of workshops and courses.Team Culture: Collaborative, international, and mission-driven environment.If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute to critical initiatives in a dynamic, multi-cloud environment — submit your resume today!