Cloud Engineer (IaaS) (Warsaw, 50% remote) – Frontex

Thewhiteam; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Thewhiteam seeks a Cloud Engineer (IaaS) for Frontex HQ with 50% on-site and 50% remote work, for a 48-month mission. Requires security clearance, Level 6 education, and at least 5 years IT experience (2 in relevant cloud roles).

Candidates should hold mid-level cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/Google) and Terraform skills. Extensive knowledge of cloud services, scripting (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Go, Bash), Linux admin, and DevOps practices is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT experience, 2+ years in cloud-related roles.
• Minimum education level 6 as required.
• Experience with cloud security and compliance.
• Experience collaborating with multiple support groups.

Responsibilities

• Administering and monitoring enterprise Cloud environments (subscriptions, identities, resource management).
• Monitoring and reporting on cloud resource utilization and costs.
• Preparing and maintaining reports, policies, and SOPs.
• Provisioning development environments and DevOps projects.
• Providing 2nd line support to Frontex teams and coordinating with 3rd line of support.

Skills

Cloud platforms

DevOps / IaC

Linux administration

Security & compliance

Automation & scripting

English proficiency

ITIL processes

Teamwork & communication

Education

Level 6 education

Tools

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud certs

Terraform Associate

DevOps certifications

Azure Az-400

Azure Az-104

Azure Az-500

Azure Az-305

Job description

Profile: Cloud Engineer (IaaS) (Cloud services, Cloud environments, Monitoring, Reporting). Place of performance: On-site service provision - Frontex Headquarters – 50% on-site + 50% remote. Duration of the mission: 48 months. Security Clearance: Is required (security screening procedure must be initiated within first 45 days of assignment) - CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL. Minimum level of education: Level 6. Minimum English language skills: B2. Minimum IT relevant experience: 5 years (2 years in relevant roles). Award Criteria: 40% Price / 60% Quality. Minimum required scoring for interview: 60%. Travel expenses: Not foreseen. Rate: Flexible. The rate offered depends on the candidate’s level, in accordance with the European public grading system. Further details are available upon discussion.

• NWH: 230days x4 years.
• EWH: 12days x4 years

Required technical certificates:

• mid-level AWS/Azure/Google Cloud certification.
• or an equivalent alternative certification recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority)

Knowledge And Skills

• Technical knowledge of one or more enterprise Cloud technology services: Azure/AWS/Google Cloud (Identity, Networking, Compute, Storage, Web, Mobile, Containers, Databases, Analytics, AI & Machine learning).
• Experience in building a range of Cloud services including compute, storage, network.
• Excellent scripting skills and programming experience in the following languages: PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Go, Bash, Windows command prompt and object orientated programming languages.
• Demonstrable experience of Linux administration and scripting (preferably Red Hat)
• Basic knowledge in administering Microsoft systems.
• Deep knowledge of DevOps principles and Infrastructure-as-a-Service concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of Cloud security and compliance (e.g., Cloud compliance/auditing/monitoring tools).
• Experience in collaborating with multiple support groups.
• Experience with ticketing systems and ITIL based change management, configuration management and release management processes.
• Good organizational and prioritising skills.
• A proactive attitude, team-work spirit, being self-motivated with a strong user orientation.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to cope with fast changing technologies.

Specific requirements

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Az-400.
• Hashicorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Az-500.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solution Architect Expert Az-305.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Az-104.
• Excellent knowledge of Cloud infrastrcutre and Platform Engineering.
• Excelent knowledge of Operations and Platform Maintenance.
• Excellent knowledge of Process Automation.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Administering and monitoring of enterprise Cloud environments (including subscriptions, identities, resource management, automation of processes and tasks).
• Monitoring and reporting on resource utilization and consumption related to the Cloud.
• Preparing, updating and maintaining reports and workflows.
• Preparing, updating and maintaining policies, guidelines and SOPs.
• Provisioning and de-provisioning of development environments and DevOps projects.
• Providing 2nd line support to Frontex application development teams in regards of Cloud Services and coordinating with 3rd line of support.
• Participation in coordination and project meetings.
• Other specific duties as assigned by supervisor.