IT System Engineer

IT System Engineer We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled IT System Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background across on-premise and cloud infrastructure, network management, and IT operations, with a proactive approach to ensuring system performance, security, and reliability at scale. Your contribution will be Design, implement, and operate resilient IT infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments (Azure/AWS) Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of systems through proactive monitoring and optimization Manage and maintain operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and virtualization platforms Configure, deploy, and support network infrastructure (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs) Own system security, including access control, patching, vulnerability management, and hardening practices Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions Automate operational tasks and infrastructure provisioning using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, network, and system-level issues Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to support platform and product delivery Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of infrastructure, processes, and standards Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve scalability, performance, and cost efficiency Support capacity planning and cost optimization across infrastructure environments We need you to have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 7+ years of experience in IT system engineering, infrastructure, or operations roles Strong expertise in Windows Server and Linux environments Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and hybrid architectures Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls) Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Strong knowledge of security best practices , system hardening, and access management Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability setups Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and automation mindset Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities in complex environments Excellent communication and collaboration skills We value if you have Master’s degree in a relevant field Certifications such as Microsoft Certified, AWS/Azure certifications, CompTIA (Network+, Security+), or Cisco (CCNA) Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) Exposure to enterprise-scale, high-availability, and distributed systems How we work – We believe the best ideas happen when people spend time together. That’s why we work 4 days a week from the office , with 1 day from home , creating space for collaboration while still keeping some freedom. Department Engineering (Software Development) Locations Budapest Remote status Hybrid Budapest