Operations Engineer

Job Description

Ciklum is looking for a Operations Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About The Role

As a Operations Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Our company is seeking a Mid-Level Operations Engineer with a broad skill set to support our busy Operations (Ops) team. This generalist role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can wear multiple hats across infrastructure, cloud, security, and IT support to keep systems running smoothly. The primary goal of this position is taking on day-to-day operational responsibilities and driving improvements in automation and process. We require a candidate with experience in AWS cloud administration and Python scripting, who is comfortable tackling a variety of technical tasks without needing deep specialization in any single area.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Cloud Managemen
• Endpoint Management
• Security & Compliance Support
• Developer Enablement
• Identity & Access Management
• Support & IT Operations
• Automation & Documentation
• Project Support
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in an IT Operations, DevOps, Systems Administrator, or similar role, preferably in a broad technical environment
• Cloud Proficiency: Solid experience managing AWS environments (e.g. setting up and maintaining EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, etc.), including basic networking within AWS and an understanding of cost optimization in the cloud Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting or programming, especially with Python. Ability to write scripts or small tools to automate tasks and integrate with APIs or cloud services. (Experience with other scripting languages like Bash or PowerShell is a plus.)
• Systems & Networking Knowledge: Good foundation in system administration for Linux servers (and familiarity with Windows and/or macOS) Understanding of networking fundamentals — you should know concepts like VPN, DNS, TCP/IP, subnets, firewalls, and be able to assist in network configuration or troubleshooting
• Security Mindset: Familiarity with security best practices such as routine patch management, least-privilege access controls, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Experience responding to incidents or working with security tools/alerts in prior roles is required
• Tooling & Monitoring: Experience with infrastructure monitoring and incident response processes. Comfort using or learning tools for logging, alerting, and performance monitoring
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication & Collaboration
  
  

What`s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
  
  

About Us

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.

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Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.