Cloud Engineer

Expleo Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking a cloud administrator to design, implement, and govern cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. You will work on IaC, networking, security, and monitoring, while supporting CI/CD and DevOps practices in a hybrid multi-cloud environment.

You will collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure cloud solutions, applying best practices for cost optimization, DR, and governance. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Cloud Administration experience across major cloud providers.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, storage, compute and monitoring.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud infrastructures across Azure and AWS.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Configure and manage cloud networking and security, including VNet/VPC, VPN, firewalls, NSGs, IAM, and RBAC.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot incidents across cloud environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and CloudWatch.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery (DR), and high-availability solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams on CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and cloud governance best practices.
• Document processes, architectures, and operational procedures.

Skills

Cloud Administration

Cloud infrastructure

Terraform

CI/CD

Networking

Security

Cost management

Documentation

Tools

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Terraform

Job description

Expleo is a trusted partner for your innovation journey. As a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, we are ideally positioned to help you achieve your ambitions and future-proof your business. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, we’re able to fast-track innovation through each step of your value chain.

We are strategically positioned to build value, with a global footprint across 30 countries.

We are as global and local as you need us to be, with strong best-in-class pan-European technological centres and unique best-shoring capabilities.

We leverage a network of high value-adding affiliates in consulting and industrial excellence, and leading partners across multiple sectors to provide you with the most comprehensive services and solutions in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud infrastructures across Azure and AWS.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Configure and manage cloud networking and security, including VNet/VPC, VPN, firewalls, NSGs, IAM, and RBAC.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot incidents across cloud environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and CloudWatch.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery (DR), and high-availability solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams on CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and cloud governance best practices.
• Document processes, architectures, and operational procedures.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in Cloud Administration.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, storage, compute, and monitoring.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex environments, including networking, applications, and performance-related issues.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD, using tools such as GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud cost management, including right-sizing, autoscaling, and reserved instances.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in hybrid multi-cloud environments (on-premises and cloud).

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of containers and Kubernetes, particularly AKS and EKS, will be considered a plus.
• Experience working in critical environments, with a strong focus on high availability and resilience.