Senior Cloud Systems Engineer Multi-Cloud - Protera

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 vu