Systems Operations Engineer

Myticas Consulting; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Myticas Consulting is seeking a Systems Operations Engineer to support reliability, security, and evolution of a large-scale documentation ecosystem. You will work with Linux servers across cloud and on‑prem environments, manage identities, and maintain PostgreSQL databases and Apache servers.

You will coordinate cross‑functional projects, develop automation with Perl, Python, and shell, and ensure secure integrations and scalable infrastructure.

Qualificações

• Strong experience operating Linux servers in cloud and virtualized environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python, and shell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain Linux servers across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security compliance.
• Install, patch, and maintain base software across servers.
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• Diagnose and resolve issues across servers, apps, databases, and integrations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
• Administer PostgreSQL databases including backups and recovery.
• Configure and support Apache HTTP Server environments.
• Support identity integrations including Azure AD, SAML, and OIDC.
• Maintain Git-based workflows and automation tooling.
• Develop automation, monitoring, and tooling with Perl, Python, and shell.
• Lead new tooling/platform initiatives with planning and stakeholders.
• Document architectures, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with product, IT, security, engineering, and docs teams.
• Improve reliability, security, scalability, and efficiency.

Conhecimentos

Linux servers

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Scripting (Perl, Python, Shell)

PostgreSQL

Apache HTTP Server

Identity / SSO (Azure AD, SAML, OIDC)

Git workflows

IT security principles

Documentation / process management

Project coordination across teams

Ferramentas

PostgreSQL

Apache HTTP Server

Git

Azure AD

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Systems Operations Engineer

Location: Portugal – Hybrid

We are seeking a Systems Operations Engineer to support the reliability, security, and ongoing evolution of the infrastructure powering a large-scale customer documentation ecosystem.

The environment includes cloud-hosted services and virtual machines across multiple data centers, using a mix of cloud and virtualized platforms including GCP and other infrastructure technologies.

This role will act as a key technical point of contact for the documentation ecosystem, ensuring stable operations, secure integrations, reliable infrastructure, and a consistently high-quality experience for users and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Linux servers and services across cloud and virtualized environments, including GCP and on-premises virtual machines.
• Manage server user accounts, permissions, access rights, and security compliance.
• Install, upgrade, patch, and maintain base software and applications across server environments.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across servers, applications, databases, and system integrations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Administer and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backup and recovery processes.
• Configure, maintain, and support Apache HTTP Server environments.
• Support identity and authentication integrations, including Azure SSO, SAML, and OIDC.
• Maintain and support Git-based development and operational workflows.
• Develop automation, monitoring, and operational tooling using Perl, Python, and shell scripting.
• Lead and coordinate new tooling and platform initiatives, including scoping, planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Document system architectures, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with product, IT, security, engineering, and documentation teams.
• Continuously improve the reliability, security, scalability, and efficiency of the infrastructure environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience operating Linux servers in cloud and virtualized environments.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Strong scripting skills using:
  • Perl
  • Python
  • Shell scripting
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Apache HTTP Server.
• Practical experience with identity and SSO technologies, including:
  • Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
  • SAML
  • OIDC
• Experience working with Git-based workflows.
• Solid understanding of IT security principles and operational security best practices.
• Strong technical documentation and process-management skills.
• Experience coordinating or managing technical projects across multiple teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in improving infrastructure, developer workflows, and documentation platforms.
• Ability to take ownership of technical issues from investigation through resolution.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality solutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate initiatives across multiple teams.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of IP or optical networking technologies.
• Experience supporting technical documentation platforms or publishing pipelines.
• Familiarity with structured content and automated documentation workflows.
• Experience supporting infrastructure used by engineering or software-development teams.