SysAdmin / DevOps

Senior DevOps Engineer - Italy (Ispra)

📍 Ispra, Italy - Hybrid (2 days on-site per week)

💶 Salary : ~35,000 € SBA

💼 Long-term project | EU Institution environment

🗣 English required

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join a long-term project within a European research and innovation environment. You will work on-site in Ispra (2 days per week) and support a wide ecosystem of tools, infrastructure, and DevOps processes. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands‑on technical expertise and solid experience in automation, CI / CD, Linux systems, and containerized environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain GitLab CI / CD servers and pipelines.
• Oversee containerized environments using Docker and Swarm clusters.
• Develop automation workflows using Ansible.
• Administer and troubleshoot Ubuntu LTS Linux systems.
• Manage PostgreSQL databases, including Barman backup, restore procedures, and master‑slave configuration.
• Ensure proper backup and recovery policies across systems.
• Provide end‑user support for day‑to‑day operational issues.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure infrastructure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Apply strong networking knowledge in daily activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree + 11 years of experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree + 15 years of experience.
• Strong experience in:
• GitLab CI / CD (server management)
• Docker & container orchestration (Swarm)
• Ansible automation
• Linux systems (Ubuntu LTS)
• PostgreSQL, Barman backup, master‑slave replication
• Backup / restore policies
• Networking fundamentals
• Ability to work on‑site in Ispra 2 days / week
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

About the Project

You will be working on‑site at a major EU research centre, contributing to projects related to scientific innovation, sustainability, energy, and geospatial data. The environment is international, collaborative, and focused on high‑impact research supporting EU policies.

About E-Frontiers

At E-Frontiers, we specialise in connecting top technical and engineering talent with leading organisations across Europe. We work closely and transparently with both clients and candidates, ensuring clear communication, agile processes, and an excellent experience throughout the recruitment journey. Our goal is to help you find roles that truly match your skills and aspirations while supporting you at every stage of the process.