Systems Operations Engineer (35858)

Myticas Consulting Inc.; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting Inc. in Portugal–Hybrid is seeking a Systems Operations Engineer to support reliability, security, and evolution of infrastructure powering a large-scale documentation ecosystem.

The environment spans cloud-hosted services, GCP and on-premises virtual machines. You will ensure stable operations, implement secure integrations, manage PostgreSQL databases, and drive automation and tooling with Perl, Python, and shell scripting.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux server experience in cloud/virtualized environments.
• Experience with GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python, and Shell.
• Strong SQL and PostgreSQL knowledge.
• Hands-on Apache HTTP Server experience.
• SSO technologies including Azure AD, SAML, and OIDC.
• Git-based workflows experience.
• Solid IT security principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Linux servers across cloud/virtualized environments.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security compliance.
• Install, patch, and maintain base software across servers.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across servers, apps, databases, and integrations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Administer PostgreSQL databases, including backups and recovery.
• Configure and support Apache HTTP Server environments.
• Support identity integrations (Azure SSO, SAML, OIDC).
• Maintain Git-based development workflows.
• Develop automation and tooling with Perl, Python, and shell scripting.
• Lead tooling/platform initiatives with planning and stakeholder communication.
• Document system architectures and procedures.
• Collaborate with product/IT/security/engineering/docs teams.
• Improve reliability, security, scalability, and efficiency.

Skills

Linux administration

Cloud platforms (GCP/Azure/AWS)

Perl scripting

Python scripting

Shell scripting

SQL & PostgreSQL

Apache HTTP Server

Identity & SSO (Azure AD/SAML/OIDC)

Git-based workflows

IT security best practices

Technical documentation

Cross-team coordination

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

Location: Portugal – Hybrid
We are seeking a

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.
  

, Sam Osman