DevOps / Systems Engineer – Clever Cloud On‑Prem Deployment & Operations at Sopra Steria

Leudelange, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

KVM/QEMU, Linux, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Go, Apache Pulsar, Nexus Repository, Air-Gapped Architectures, System Hardening, Infrastructure as Code, Virtualization, Automation, Security Best Practices, Monitoring, Backup

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Company Description Sopra Steria is Europe’s leading digital solutions provider, employing over 56,000 employees in 30 countries. We provide tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions. We leverage our digital tools and market expertise to help our clients make bold choices and deliver results. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration and value in business development is why we’re the preferred technology partner of Europe’s most successful companies. The world is how we shape it, so let’s shape it together. Job Description Context As part of a high‑scale European digital transformation programme, you will contribute to the deployment of a Clever Cloud platform in an on‑premise, air‑gapped environment within our data center. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, security, automation and operational robustness of the platform, as well as its integration with existing technical environments. You will be involved from Proof of Concept (PoC) through production rollout, within a highly secure and constrained infrastructure context. Main Mission Lead the technical deployment of the PoC, followed by the industrialisation and production rollout of the Clever Cloud platform. You will be responsible for automation, supervision and long‑term operational maintenance of the core components, including KVM, Apache Pulsar, Nexus Repository and a customised operating system. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Install, configure and optimise physical servers, KVM hypervisor, and customised Linux operating systems Ensure performance, availability and resilience of the on‑premise infrastructure Automation & Orchestration Design, develop and maintain automation scripts and API agents for virtual resource orchestration Contribute to Infrastructure as Code practices using Ansible, Terraform and scripting languages (Python and/or Go) Network & Security Design and implement an isolated (air‑gapped) network architecture Configure firewall rules and secure internal data flows (Pulsar, Nexus) Apply system hardening and security best practices Image & Repository Management Administer Nexus Repository: storage, versioning, lifecycle management and deployment of “gold images” Operational Integration Integrate the platform with existing operational processes: Monitoring Backup Incident and problem management Contribute to operational readiness and platform stability validation Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Produce technical documentation (runbooks, deployment and operating guides) Support knowledge transfer to operational and support teams Qualifications Technical Skills Strong expertise in KVM/QEMU and Linux (lightweight or customised distributions) Proven experience with automation and orchestration tools (Ansible, Terraform) Development or scripting experience in Python and/or Go Hands‑on experience with Apache Pulsar and Nexus Repository Solid understanding of air‑gapped architectures Knowledge of distributed storage solutions (Ceph, GlusterFS) Experience with system hardening and secure environments Soft Skills Ability to work effectively under pressure (e.g. priority incident handling) Strong collaboration and communication skills Pedagogical mindset for documentation and knowledge sharing High level of rigor in operational procedures and documentation management Expected Experience At least 3 years of experience in system administration and/or virtualisation Experience with on‑premise cloud platform deployments (Clever Cloud, OpenStack or equivalent) Experience in sensitive or regulated environments is a strong advantage Additional Assets Familiarity with European institutional or large‑scale infrastructure environments Security certification (e.g. ISO 27001) or experience with security and compliance audits Working Environment Agile team, with ad‑hoc coordination (no fixed weekly meetings) Technically demanding environment with high security and availability requirements Strong focus on automation, reliability and documentation Additional Information As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career. ______ Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Duration (in Months): 6

Responsibilities

The main mission involves leading the technical deployment of a Proof of Concept, followed by industrialization and production rollout of the Clever Cloud platform in an air-gapped environment. Responsibilities include automation, supervision, and long-term operational maintenance of core components like KVM, Pulsar, and Nexus.