{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b9e163a820b04034c330106d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9e163a820b04034c330106d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9e163a820b04034c330106d","title":"Senior Cloud Systems Engineer (Multi-Cloud)","description":"About Protera\r\nWelcome to Protera Technologies, where we're reimagining how SAP-centric organizations work in the cloud. Since 1998, we've been pioneers in bringing SAP and related applications to the cloud—think Microsoft Azure and AWS. Our global crew, spanning the US with offices in Chicago (HQ), Athens, Greece, Barcelona, Spain and Mumbai, India, is on a mission to make IT smoother, faster, and more fun for our clients.\r\nBut here's the thing: we're not your typical \"serious tech company.\" While we're obsessed with delivering top-notch IT solutions, we're all about keeping it real, approachable, and enjoyable. We work hard, but we also play hard—whether we're collaborating on cloud optimizations, enhancing security, or just hanging out as a team.\r\nAt Protera, we believe in empowering SAP-centric organizations with the best tools and tech to drive growth, and we love what we do. Our values? Simple: stay curious, stay authentic, and make meaningful connections. We celebrate wins big and small, whether it's a successful project or a fun team event.\r\nIf you're looking for a place where tech and fun collide, come join us and see what makes Protera a great place to work.\r\nWhat You'll Do\r\nThe Senior Cloud Systems Engineer will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing server infrastructure hosted across public cloud environments. This role emphasizes strong operating system expertise combined with cloud platform knowledge to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing systems.\r\nYou will work closely with cross-functional teams including development, QA, and product management to support application deployments, troubleshoot complex system issues, and improve infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep experience in Linux/Windows administration, solid cloud fundamentals across major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and a strong focus on system reliability and performance.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nDesign, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure across one or more major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).\r\nAdminister and support Linux and/or Windows server environments, including patching, performance tuning, and system hardening.\r\nTroubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and OS-level issues to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.\r\nCollaborate with application and DevOps teams to support deployments and ensure smooth integration into cloud environments.\r\nImplement and maintain automation for provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.\r\nOptimize infrastructure for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.\r\nContribute to disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and system resiliency.\r\nSupport security and compliance initiatives by implementing best practices for system access, patching, and vulnerability management.\r\nDevelop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and operational procedures.\r\nParticipate in infrastructure migrations and modernization efforts across cloud platforms.\r\nStay current with emerging technologies and continuously improve operational practices.\r\nWhat You Bring\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).\r\n5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or cloud engineering roles.\r\nStrong hands-on experience with Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu) and/or Windows Server administration.\r\nSolid understanding of public cloud concepts across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.\r\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or similar).\r\nExperience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).\r\nStrong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).\r\nExperience with cloud networking fundamentals, security, and identity management concepts.\r\nFamiliarity with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting distributed systems.\r\nExperience supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions.\r\nStrong problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative environment.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience working across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).\r\nFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).\r\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.\r\nExposure to workload migrations and modernization initiatives.\r\nRelevant cloud or systems certifications (any major provider).\r\nWhy Join Protera?\r\nWork with global enterprise clients on cutting-edge cloud solutions.\r\nGrow fast with mentorship, certifications, and career development opportunities.\r\nMake a real impact in a company where ideas are valued.\r\nFlexible work setup (remote/hybrid).\r\nPeople-first culture with a global mindset.\r\nReady to Make the Move?\r\nWe'd love to meet you.\r\nClick \"Apply Now\" and tell us why you're the one.\r\nNot sure yet? 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