IT Systems Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

• Maintain and optimize secure IT infrastructure across cloud (AWS/GCP) and on-prem environments.
• Ensure high availability and performance of internal systems, applications, and collaboration tools.
• Automate provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance processes using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Manage identity, access, and device management solutions with compliance and security in mind.
  

Automation & DevOps

• Automate IT and operational tasks using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to enhance DevOps workflows and deployment reliability.
  

Cloud Engineering (AWS/GCP)

• Manage, optimize, and secure workloads in AWS and GCP environments, focusing on cost efficiency.
• Implement cloud security best practices in line with organizational compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Drive automation for provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of cloud resources.
  

IT Support & Collaboration Tools

• Provide Tier 3 support for critical IT systems and escalations.
• Manage enterprise collaboration platforms (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian Suite, CI/CD tools).
• Ensure seamless integration between IT tools, systems, and internal applications.
  

Security & Compliance

• Implement endpoint and cloud security controls.
• Support patching, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives (SOC, GDPR, ISO, etc.).
• Partner with SecOps and FinOps teams to ensure secure and compliant operations.
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between IT operations, engineering, and business teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Document processes, provide training, and support cross-functional IT initiatives across time zones.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in IT Systems Engineering, Automation, or DevOps roles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and associated automation tools.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and IT infrastructure knowledge (Linux, Windows AD, networking, monitoring).
• Proven ability to deliver infrastructure and automation projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; customer-first mindset.
• Experience in remote/distributed teams is a plus.
  

Bonus Points:

• Certifications: AWS SysOps/DevOps, GCP Professional Cloud Engineer, or equivalent.
• Experience with IaC (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions), monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Exposure to FinOps or cloud cost optimization.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes or similar frameworks