EU INSTITUTIONS: CLOUD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

WHO WE ARE 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. At Etinars, we genuinely care about who you are and what you need. We place great emphasis on fostering robust, enduring connections built upon trust and transparency. Our approach ensures a swift journey, leading you hand in hand towards signing your next career step. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR European Institutions: Cloud Operations Specialist Join our client’s team at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy, as a Cloud Operations Specialist. As part of this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for managing and implementing centralized ICT core services, setting up high-level information systems and computational servers, configuring and administering cloud infrastructure and applications, and ensuring the availability and stability of cloud production environments. If you're a skilled professional with deep knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, along with expertise in cloud environments, automation, and system administration, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our international and multicultural team dedicated to addressing societal challenges through cutting-edge research and innovation. The Joint Research Centre (JRC), situated in Ispra, Italy, serves as the scientific and technical arm of the European Commission. Its primary mission is to provide evidence-based research and support to EU policymaking processes. Through a wide range of scientific disciplines and expertise, the JRC contributes to addressing societal challenges across areas such as climate change, energy, environment, agriculture, health, and innovation. It conducts research, develops methodologies, and provides data and analysis to help shape effective policies and regulations at the European Union level. Additionally, the JRC collaborates with stakeholders, including governments, industry, academia, and international organizations, to promote scientific excellence and innovation for the benefit of European citizens and society as a whole. YOUR TASKS Main Tasks: Assists in managing and implementing centralized ICT core services (e.g. VMware, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, OpenShift infrastructures); Setups and develops high-level information systems and computational servers. Other tasks: Configures, and administers cloud infrastructure and applications. Define configuration management and deployment strategies for Cloud resources. Ensure availability and stability of cloud production environments. Develop, and design software automation and scripts to orchestrate cloud and virtualization technologies with defined scope, schedule and expectations with a focus on Operations. Provides subject matter expert technical support to customers using Cloud Platform products, solutions and APIs with a focus on Operations. Design and implement DevSecOps capabilities (e.g. observability, continuous monitoring, tractability). Work with the development teams in resolving software and other related problems associated with the cloud deployment infrastructure and the code deployed onto platforms such as Database and/or Middleware. Manage day-to-day deployment and maintenance activities. Analyze and tune information systems performances. Security administration and monitoring, in adherence to the security rules imposed by the Commission’s central security service (complemented by local rules where needed); under supervision of the LISO (Local Information Security Officer). YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems. Capacity to support in developing and designing software automation and scripts to orchestrate cloud and virtualization technologies with defined scope, schedule and expectations with a focus on Operations. Capacity to evaluate user needs and suggest efficient and coherent solutions. Capacity to contribute to the effective and efficient management the existing infrastructure. Excellent knowledge of cloud environments in particular based on Linux OS; Ability to containerize common information system stacks, including Apache, Nginx, Tomcat, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, PHP, and Python-based information systems; Develop and design software automation and scripts to orchestrate cloud and virtualization technologies with defined scope, schedule and expectations with a focus on operations; Monitor, analyze and tune information systems performances; Problem solving attitude related to the cloud deployment infrastructure and the code deployed onto platforms such as Database and/or Middleware; Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in cloud environments and system administration; An in depth knowledge of Linux scripting, Ansible and Docker are a must. Soft skills requested: Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment Attitude to problem solving; Rapid self-starting capability, autonomous and accurate working style; Experience in working in team and excellent team player; Ability to understand, speak, and write English B1 and Italian C1 will be an advantage. EXTRA INFORMATION Work location: JRC – Ispra (Varese), Italy On-site 2/3 days per week – the other days you can work from home Competitive Salary Corporate Benefits Package The competence level will be tested during interview. In case the information about the competence level filled in the CV are not true, this may lead to refusal of candidate. 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: EU Citizens 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! In Etinars we are committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion Community. 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.