Hybrid Cloud Engineer – Edge Computing & Operating Systems management (ECOS)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization that works to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. To find out more about ICRC's mission and its activities visit www.icrc.org.

The ICRC ICT division is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting ICT solutions for more than 20'000 of its employees worldwide.

Within the ICRC's Edge Computing and OS Management team (ECOS), the Hybrid Cloud Engineer is to play a senior role within the team, ideally both on Windows and Linux/RHEL technologies (Linux/RHEL being the priority). This role will be key for supporting the whole team to progress as well as ensuring smooth operations, continuous improvement, standardization and automation, and comforting the cooperation with other TECH and Business Product teams.

The ICRC Belgrade Shared Services Centre (BSSC) is looking for a suitable candidate for the position:

Hybrid Cloud Engineer - Edge Computing & Operating Systems Management (ECOS)

(Location Belgrade)

MAIN TASKS

• Operation and Evolution: Managing Operating Systems lifecycle for Windows (2016, 2019, 2022, …) and Linux (RHEL 8/9) including OS image automated maintenance in coordination with Automation team using Ansible/AWX and Packer, policy management, security hardening and update management in collaboration with Security teams.
• Collaboration and support: Work closely with ECOS Product team member and other TECH Product teams as Senior Windows and Linux Engineer, providing high level technical support, best practices, and guidance on new environments.
• Automation and efficiency: Utilize automation tools to streamline the deployments, updates and maintenance processes.
• Security and compliance: Ensure that operations comply with organizational security policies and industry best practices.
• Knowledge sharing and documentation: Document migration processes and share knowledge with team members.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in IT, with a strong focus on global Windows and Linux systems administration
• Technical skills:
• Proficient in Windows 2016/19/22.
• Experience with VDI management platform (Citrix, Azure Desktop, VMware Horizon, etc.)
• Azure Fundamentals
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams, local and remote, Europe and worldwide
• Professional qualities: Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continuous learning and adopting new technologies. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new technological landscapes

ASSETS

• Technical skills:
• Experience with Azure server management (Azure VMs, Azure Arc, Azure Stack HCI)
• Experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift / Azure Kubernetes Services)
• Experience with Windows Defender for both Windows and Linux will be a big plus
• Linux/RHEL7/8/9 administration
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Podman)
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines
• Agile methodology: Experience using Microsoft TFS/Azure DevOps, particularly the management of PBI (creation, follow-up)
• Certifications: Windows, RHEL, Satellite, Ansible are highly desirable
• Innovation and problem-solving: A track record of innovative solutions to technical challenges.Strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex operational issues, document, and share solution with colleagues

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Type of role: IT Engineer 1 (800800)
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: BSSC (Trešnjinog cveta 1, Belgrade)
• Job level: B3
• Length of assignment: Open-ended
• Type of position: Resident (The vacancy is open only for persons with Serbian citizenship or personal work permit in the Republic of Serbia)
• Application deadline: 13.11.2024.

WHAT WE OFFER

•  Work and progressive professional development in an exciting international environment.
• An inspiring opportunity to practice your profession in a humanitarian and multicultural organization.
• Stimulating benefits package.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV and Motivation letter exclusively in English.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.