Hybrid Cloud Operations Engineer

at Continental

• Job title: Cloud Operations Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, DNS, EC2, Firewalls, Python, TCP/IP, Terraform, Vault
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Portugal

About the role

• Cloud Operations Engineer managing cloud services on AWS and Azure platforms. Overseeing security and compliance, while collaborating with teams for optimal business operations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage cloud services on AWS and Azure platforms using Terraform and other automation tools.
• Oversee secure access configurations for VMs, storage, networking, and other cloud resources.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain security protocols, including IAM, firewalls, and encryption standards.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure adherence to compliance frameworks like ISO, GDPR, and SOC 2.
• Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and mitigate risks in cloud environments.
• Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to align cloud operations with business needs.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for cloud access processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal stakeholders on cloud enablement best practices.

Requirements

• Azure Expertise - Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Terraform, and Azure core services (e.g., VMs, VNETs, NSGs, Azure-AD, and VPN).
• Familiarity with Azure security tools (Key Vault, Security Center) and monitoring tools (Log Analytics, Monitor).
• Azure certification (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104) preferred.
• AND/ OR AWS Expertise - Proficiency in deploying AWS services using AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
• Knowledge of AWS core services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) and security tools (KMS, Security Hub).
• AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate) preferred.
• General Skills - Scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, CLI).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, VPN).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools like GitHub.

Benefits

• Compensation package - 14th salaries plus performance bonus
• Lunch Allowance - in line with local regulation
• Flexibility - Flexible schedule, hybrid work.
• Home-Office - Employees received 1,00€ net for each Home-Office day, paid monthly.
• Work Abroad - Possibility to work abroad within the EU for 20+20 days per year (two different countries).
• Vacation days - 22 days per year + 3 extra days the following year (considering absenteeism).
• Seniority days added starting from 3 years in the company.
• Referral Bonus - A bonus of 500€ or 750€ (depending on the seniority of the candidate) is paid for each referral.