Senior Cloud & Systems Engineer (Azure)

Antipollution, a member of Vasileiadis Group of Companies (V Group), is a leading provider of environmental and waste‑management solutions across the Eastern Mediterranean, Egypt, and the Balkans. Operating in six main business pillars—including Port Reception Facilities, Emergency Response Services, Decontamination Services, Renewable Energy, Alternative Fuel Production from Waste, and Technology—we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

As part of our digital-transformation agenda, we are looking for a hands-on Senior Cloud & Systems Engineer (Azure) to join the Technology & Innovation Department. You will design, implement and continually optimize our Azure-centric and hybrid infrastructure—spanning virtual machines, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), containers, networking and security services—ensuring high reliability, security, scalability and cost-efficiency.

Role Overview:

You will act as the technical owner for our Azure and hybrid infrastructure, covering everything from compute and virtual desktops to networking, storage, identity and security. The role is 100 % hands‑on: you will plan, build, automate, troubleshoot and continuously improve systems yourself—while collaborating closely with peers in software, data and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate & Optimize Infrastructure – Manage Azure and on‑prem resources (VMs, AVD pools, scale sets) for performance, availability and cost.
• Networking & Connectivity – Design and administer Azure Virtual Networks, VPN/ExpressRoute, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway (WAF), Azure DNS and Front Door.
• Identity & Access Management – Own Azure AD, Conditional Access, PIM and RBAC, enforcing zero‑trust and least‑privilege principles.
• Containers & Virtualization – Deploy and maintain AKS clusters and Docker workloads; manage VMware/Hyper‑V hosts where applicable.
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code & CI/CD – Build Terraform/Bicep, Ansible and Azure DevOps pipelines to provision and update environments automatically.
• Security & Compliance – Implement and monitor security controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIS2 and ISO 22301; leverage Microsoft Defender for Cloud and conduct regular vulnerability assessments.
• Backup, DR & Resilience – Own Azure Backup, Site Recovery and fail‑over strategies; run scheduled DR drills.\
• Storage & Data Services – Manage Azure Storage (Blob/File), disks and databases, optimizing for performance, retention, and cost.
• Cost Management – Track cloud spend, right‑size resources, negotiate reservations and recommend savings without compromising SLAs.
• Monitoring & Observability – Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Application Insights to ensure proactive incident detection and capacity planning.
• Continuous Improvement – Evaluate new Azure services and industry trends, driving PoCs that improve operational excellence.
• Troubleshooting & Support – Provide expert‑level diagnostics for complex infrastructure issues and participate in an on‑call rotation when required.

Requirements:

Professional Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and systems engineering.
• Demonstrated delivery of Azure based and hybrid architectures, including networking, security, and automation.

Academic Background & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or similar.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure IoT Developer, Kubernetes/CKA, networking or security are advantageous.

Languages & Technical Capabilities

• Fluent in Greek and English (written and spoken).
• Deep expertise in Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security) and governance frameworks.
• Strong skills in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS), virtualization (VMware/Hyper V) and Windows/Linux administration.
• Proficiency with IaC and automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, Azure DevOps) and at least one scripting language (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• In depth understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, load balancers, WAF, DNS and CDN/Front Door services.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2) and best practices for cloud posture management.

Skills:

• Analytical, methodical problem solver with a passion for hands on engineering.
• Clear communicator able to translate technical matters for non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized; able to prioritize and deliver multiple projects independently.

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Please note, only candidates meeting the outlined requirements will be contacted for interviews. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.