Senior System/Cloud Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Croatia.

📋 Description

• Oversee IT infrastructure initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives and adhere to best practices.

• Offer technical guidance in cloud adoption, migration strategies, and hybrid cloud environments.

• Enhance cloud cost management, performance, and security through ongoing evaluation and innovation.

• Establish and uphold cloud governance, compliance, and security protocols.

• Automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

• Resolve complex system and network issues, guaranteeing high availability and reliability.

• Collaborate with IT and application teams to enhance infrastructure automation, deployment procedures, and operational workflows.

• Create and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices for cloud operations.

• Manage, configure, and support SharePoint Online, including site architecture, permissions, governance, security, lifecycle management, and integration with Microsoft 365 services.

• Provide Tier 3 administration and advanced technical support for Microsoft 365, involving Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive for Business, identity and access management, security, compliance, and complex incident resolution.

• Contribute to internal and external audits by supplying IT technical support, necessary documentation, system evidence, and timely responses to audit inquiries.

• Mentor junior engineers and offer technical training to the IT team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience in IT system engineering, cloud architecture, or a similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Azure AD, Networking, Storage, and Security.

• Strong expertise and hands-on experience with SharePoint Online administration, site architecture, permissions, governance, security, and integration with Microsoft 365.

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

• Extensive experience in automation and scripting with PowerShell, Python, or other similar languages.

• Comprehensive understanding of networking principles, security protocols, VPNs, and firewall management.

• Practical experience with DevOps practices and cloud automation.

• Solid knowledge of enterprise-level IT infrastructure, virtualization, and containerization.

• Experience in cloud cost management and optimization strategies.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and capacity to work in a leadership role.

• Strong skills in communication, documentation, and stakeholder management.

• Familiarity with GxP and GAMP5 frameworks.

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategies and solutions.

• Knowledge of ITIL processes and enterprise IT frameworks.

• Advanced Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-400, and SC-500) are highly preferred.

• Experience in supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including IT due diligence, infrastructure integration, tenant migrations, and technology consolidation, is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Join a collaborative team of experts in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and quality consulting.

• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where every opinion is valued.

• Opportunities for personal growth and the chance to make a significant impact.

• Access to technical training opportunities.

• Receive mentoring and professional development through collaboration with experienced teams.