The Scope
The Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer is responsible for implementing, operating, maintaining, and continuously improving FSC's cloud and on-premises infrastructure services. The role ensures the availability, reliability, security, and performance of infrastructure platforms that support FSC's business operations and digital services. As part of the Operations & Cybersecurity function within the Technology & Information Unit (TIU), the role works closely with Platform & DevOps, Service Management, Technical Product Owners, and business stakeholders.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, operate, and continuously improve cloud and on-premises infrastructure services that support FSC's global operations and digital platforms.
- Administer and optimize infrastructure technologies, including cloud platforms, Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, networking, storage, and enterprise collaboration services.
- Manage the infrastructure lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, monitoring, capacity management, and decommissioning.
- Support cloud adoption and modernization initiatives through the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid infrastructure solutions.
- Ensure the availability, performance, reliability, security, and operational stability of infrastructure services.
- Deploy, configure, and operate infrastructure using approved automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns, and platform standards.
- Maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity team to implement security controls, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance.
- Support networking services, including LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, cloud networking, and secure connectivity.
- Support the infrastructure requirements of enterprise cloud, data, analytics, AI, and business application platforms.
- Leverage approved AI-assisted tools to improve troubleshooting, documentation, knowledge management, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain infrastructure documentation, technical standards, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.
Your Profile
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications desirable, such as Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Red Hat Certified Specialist, Terraform Associate, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience supporting cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments, including Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, networking, and enterprise infrastructure services.
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, infrastructure operations, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities.
- Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven, with a focus on service reliability, operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted tools and modern technologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, virtualization, identity and access management, networking, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
- Familiarity with cloud-native data and AI platforms, including Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI services.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written). German is an advantage.
Why Us?
- Be part of a globally respected organization shaping the future of sustainable forestry.
- Work with a diverse international team representing 60+ nationalities.
- Join a global FSC community of over 400 forest stewards.
- Enjoy meaningful professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
- Live and work in Bonn, Germany — a vibrant international city and UN hub close to nature.
- Benefit from 30 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and a healthy work-life balance.
- Relocation support available, if applicable.
Location: Bonn, Germany. Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week. Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible).