IT System Engineer - Cloud (f/m/d)

Riveradvice; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

River Advice is seeking an IT System Engineer – Cloud to design, deploy, and optimize secure cloud environments based on Microsoft Azure and 365 in Porto. You will monitor performance and support hybrid architectures across on‑premises and cloud platforms.

You’ll work on security, disaster recovery, migrations, and collaboration with stakeholders to continuously improve cloud services. Fluency in English is required, German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 Administration, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, and Microsoft Intune.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and firewalls.
• A structured, accurate, and independent way of working.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences.
• A passion for cloud technologies and continuous learning.
• Fluency in English, a good knowledge of German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud environments based on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud resources to ensure performance, availability, and cost efficiency
• Support hybrid cloud architectures and integrations between on-premises and cloud platforms
• Implement and maintain cloud security, including Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Defender solutions
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and support compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Plan and deliver cloud migrations, upgrades, and transformation projects
• Conduct security assessments and drive remediation activities to strengthen the organization’s security posture
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement of cloud services

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365 Administration

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Windows Server

PowerShell

Microsoft Intune

Job description

It’s time for boarding! Join our IT Team in Basel as a IT System Engineer – Cloud and play an active role in shaping the future of our cloud landscape. Together, we design, implement, operate, and continuously improve secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions that drive our digital transformation.

River Advice is the world’s leading independent manager of river vessels. Under the umbrella of UNITED WATERWAYS, the group—with over 4,000 employees—represents a fleet of more than 100 passenger and event vessels on Europe’s inland waterways. With a broad range of services—from shipowning, crew, nautical, and technical management to hospitality & catering, safety & security, ship financing, charter brokerage, insurance management, new-build and refit support, and ship ICT—we support our clients in all areas of passenger inland waterway shipping.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud environments based on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud resources to ensure performance, availability, and cost efficiency
• Support hybrid cloud architectures and integrations between on-premises and cloud platforms
• Implement and maintain cloud security, including Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Microsoft Defender solutions
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and support compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Plan and deliver cloud migrations, upgrades, and transformation projects
• Conduct security assessments and drive remediation activities to strengthen the organization’s security posture
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the successful delivery and continuous improvement of cloud services

Your profile:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 Administration, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, and Microsoft Intune
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and firewalls
• A structured, accurate, and independent way of working
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences
• A passion for cloud technologies and continuous learning
• Fluency in English, a good knowledge of German is a plus

Advantageous:

• Experience with the Microsoft Defender suite
• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Landing Zones
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep)
• Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Exposure to Microsoft Copilot, AI services, or other AI-powered cloud technologies

What to expect at River Advice

• An interesting, varied, and independent role with a high degree of autonomy in a fascinating, dynamic industry
• Long-term career opportunities within the UNITED WATERWAYS Group
• A supportive, experienced team
• A thorough introduction to the job

We offer you a thorough introduction to the role and a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic industry, office space in the beautiful city of Porto, long-term career development opportunities within the UNITED WATERWAYS Group, and a supportive, international, and experienced team at an expanding company.