Cloud Engineer (IaaS), Warsaw (Near site) – EU Public Organisations

Cloud Engineer (IaaS), Warsaw (Near site) – EU Public Organisations

Profile: Cloud Engineer.

Place of performance: Frontex Headquarters (Onsite) – 70% onsite / 30% remote. Candidates must be based within two hours of Warsaw.

Duration of the mission: 48 months.

Minimum level of education: Level 6.

Minimum English language skills (CEFR): B2.

Minimum IT relevant professional experience (years): 5.

Minimum experience at similar position (years): 2.

Rate: 300 €/day (NWH); 390€/day (EWH); 5.6 €/hour (On-Call Duties).

• Expected NWH: 230 days × 4 years.

• Expected EWH: 12 days × 4 years.

• Expected On-Call: 2150 hours × 4 years.

Award Criteria:

• 35% Price.

• 65% Quality.

Minimum required scoring for interview: 70%.

Required certificates:

• Security Clearance: EU Restricted. (Must be valid from the first day of assignment).

• One required mid-level Cloud certification such as AWS/Azure/Google Cloud.

Knowledge and skills:

• Technical knowledge of one or more enterprise Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud, including Identity, Networking, Compute, Storage, Containers, Databases, Analytics, and AI/ML services.

• Proven experience in designing, building, and operating Cloud IaaS environments

• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Go, Bash, and Windows command-line tolos.

• Demonstrable experience in Linux administration and scripting, preferably in Red Hat based environments.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft systems administration.

• In-depth understanding of DevOps principles, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD practices.

• Knowledge of Cloud security and compliance, including monitoring, auditing, and governance tolos.

• Practical experience working in multi-team operational environments.

• Experience with ITIL-based processes, including change, configuration, and release management.

• Experience using ticketing and service management systems.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated attitude with strong teamwork and user orientation.

• Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to adapt quickly to fast-changing technologies and environments.

Specific Requirements

• Required mid-level Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

• Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI).

• VMware VCP-DCV v7.x or newer certification.

• Ability to work in environments requiring RESTREINT UE / EU RESTRICTED security clearance.

• Availability to work onsite at Frontex Headquarters according to the defined intramuros/extramuros Split.

Typical Tasks and Responsibilities

• Administering and monitoring enterprise Cloud environments, including:

- Cloud subscriptions.

- Identity and access management.

- Resource provisioning and lifecycle management.

• Implementing and maintaining automation of Cloud processes and operational tasks.

• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on Cloud resource utilization and consumption.

• Preparing, updating, and maintaining operational reports, workflows, and dashboards.

• Developing, updating, and maintaining Cloud policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Provisioning and de-provisioning development environments and supporting DevOps projects.

• Providing 2nd-line support to Frontex application development teams regarding Cloud services.

• Coordinating with 3rd-line support providers and vendors when required.

• Participating in technical coordination meetings and Cloud-related projects.

• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor in line with operational needs.