Senior SysOps Engineer

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and their labeling accurate, from the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

We are a competent, energetic, proactive, supportive, and progress-oriented group of people looking for new team members due to the expanding Eurofins IT Hub in Riga, Latvia.

We are looking for a Senior SysOps Engineer to join our high-impact IT Transformation Program. You’ll design, build, and support cutting-edge multi-cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability for our business-critical systems.

☕️ Culture and Attitude ☕️

• We care to do the best job possible without compromising the quality
• We are direct but polite
• We are encouraging pointing out the flaws and missing pieces and suggesting potential solutions
• We embrace challenges, make weighted decisions, and learn from mistakes
• We respect each other and communicate respectfully – give a chance for everyone to be heard

🤖 Experience, knowledge & skills 🤖

• At least couple of years of experience with Linux/Windows Server administration, VMware, and storage solutions
• Hands-on experience in cloud platforms (GCP, Azure) and IaaS/PaaS operations
• Proficiency in networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory)
• Familiarity with backup tools (e.g., Commvault, Veeam)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Automation with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of regulatory environments (GxP, GDPR) is a plus

👩‍💻 What you will be doing 👨‍💻

• Engineer and implement multi-cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, Azure) and virtualization platforms (VMware)
• Automate infrastructure with scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Ensure that IT Services are delivered correctly to business customers. This includes the execution of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), management of IT Changes as per well-defined ITIL processes, as implemented in the ITSM system (ServiceNow)
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness
• Troubleshoot complex systems and engage with vendor support for critical issues
• Deliver quality documentation and transition services to operations teams

🚀 What we will bring from our side 🚀

• We understand that a great work-life balance is important, that’s why we offer hybrid work opportunities and flexible hours
• We want you to be well-treated and feel special on your Birthday – you can take a day off on your birthday to spend it with your family or friends
• We value you and your well-being, and that’s why we offer a great benefits package from Day 1 – health insurance, cell phone plan coverage, additional time off
• Whenever you are in the office, you can enjoy the modern environment. Also, if you want to clear your head, you don’t have to go far – there’s a fantastic view from our terrace

NB! Only candidates who are authorized to work in EU are eligible for this position