Job Description
About Protera
Welcome to Protera Technologies, where we’re reimagining how SAP-centric organizations work in the cloud. Since 1998, we’ve been pioneers in bringing SAP and related applications to the cloud—think Microsoft Azure and AWS. Our global crew, spanning the US with offices in Chicago (HQ), Athens, Greece, Barcelona, Spain and Mumbai, India, is on a mission to make IT smoother, faster, and more fun for our clients.
But here’s the thing: we’re not your typical “serious tech company.” While we’re obsessed with delivering top-notch IT solutions, we’re all about keeping it real, approachable, and enjoyable. We work hard, but we also play hard—whether we’re collaborating on cloud optimizations, enhancing security, or just hanging out as a team.
At Protera, we believe in empowering SAP-centric organizations with the best tools and tech to drive growth, and we love what we do. Our values? Simple: stay curious, stay authentic, and make meaningful connections. We celebrate wins big and small, whether it’s a successful project or a fun team event.
If you’re looking for a place where tech and fun collide, come join us and see what makes Protera a great place to work.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Cloud Systems Engineer will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing server infrastructure hosted across public cloud environments. This role emphasizes strong operating system expertise combined with cloud platform knowledge to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing systems.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including development, QA, and product management to support application deployments, troubleshoot complex system issues, and improve infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep experience in Linux/Windows administration, solid cloud fundamentals across major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and a strong focus on system reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure across one or more major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Administer and support Linux and/or Windows server environments, including patching, performance tuning, and system hardening.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and OS-level issues to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to support deployments and ensure smooth integration into cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain automation for provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.
- Optimize infrastructure for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Contribute to disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and system resiliency.
- Support security and compliance initiatives by implementing best practices for system access, patching, and vulnerability management.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
- Participate in infrastructure migrations and modernization efforts across cloud platforms.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously improve operational practices.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or cloud engineering roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu) and/or Windows Server administration.
- Solid understanding of public cloud concepts across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or similar).
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with cloud networking fundamentals, security, and identity management concepts.
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting distributed systems.
- Experience supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
- Exposure to workload migrations and modernization initiatives.
- Relevant cloud or systems certifications (any major provider).
Why Join Protera?
- Work with global enterprise clients on cutting-edge cloud solutions.
- Grow fast with mentorship, certifications, and career development opportunities.
- Make a real impact in a company where ideas are valued.
- Flexible work setup (remote/hybrid).
- People-first culture with a global mindset.
Ready to Make the Move?
We’d love to meet you.
Click “Apply Now” and tell us why you’re the one.
Not sure yet? Check us out at www.protera.com or connect with our team on LinkedIn.
Protera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
