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

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Our Values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Purpose

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.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• 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.

Professional Experience required / Certifications / Education required

• 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 (Tresnjinog 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.

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.

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