Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Decskill was founded in 2014 as an IT Consulting Company and their main mission is to delivery value through the knowledge. We enable companies to meet the chalenges of digital world by providing our clients with business models that ensure technological capacity, flexibility and agility. We are more than 500 consultants with offices in Lisbon, Porto and Madrid.

DECSKILL operates in 3 main areas :

• DECSKILL TALENT , through which we provide our clients with an extension to their IT teams;
• DECSKILL BOOST , through which we provide our client with software development models to increase capacity and optimize Time-to-Market, where we create and manage teams that deliver according to their needs, at the desired speed;
• DECSKILL CONNECT, through which we provide our client with consulting services, as well as the implementation and management of information technology infrastructures.

Our practice results in the creation of value for our customers, either by delivering qualified and value-added services, or through highly qualified and motivated professionals, as well as technology solutions that allow us to operate and transform the business of our customers.

Responsibilities :

Troubleshooting Incidents : Systematically identify, analyze, and resolve intricate issues

within network infrastructures to restore optimal functionality. Utilize advanced knowledge

of networking protocols, hardware, and software to isolate problems, conduct root cause

analysis, and implement effective solutions. Collaborate with team members and leverage

advanced diagnostic tools to ensure rapid and accurate problem resolution.

Incident Response : Detect and respond promptly to network incidents such as failures,

performance degradation, and security breaches. Diagnose and resolve network issues to

maintain uninterrupted services.

System Administration : Manage environments with physical and virtual servers in both

public and private clouds, working across application and network layers. Administer

multivendor operating systems (Linux, Windows), including patching, updates, backups,

monitoring, and infrastructure services like AD, DNS, and DHCP.

Virtualization : Operate virtualization environments using market-leading vendors such as

VMware and Hyper-V, ensuring high availability through SAN networks, fabric switches,

clusters, and storage solutions.

Security Assessment : Implement and maintain security measures to protect against

unauthorized access and other threats. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability

assessments.

Server Management : Configure and maintain servers, install and configure operating

systems and services, and perform maintenance to enhance system efficiency.

Qualifications :

Update / Patch Management : Apply firmware and software updates to servers and

systems to enhance stability and security.

Collaboration : Work closely with network engineers, cybersecurity experts, and

application developers to address cross-functional issues.

Emergency Response : Be available for on-call services to respond to emergencies

outside regular working hours if necessary.

Automation / DevOps Tools : Utilize scripting and automation tools to optimize operations.

Documentation : Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of configurations and

procedures.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information

Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure, AWS, MCSE, CCNA

Datacenter) are preferred.

Experience : Over 8 years of experience in systems administration or datacenter

operations.

Technical Skills :

Expert knowledge of physical and virtual servers, infrastructure services (DHCP,

DNS, SNMP), monitoring tools, and operating systems (Windows and Linux).

Familiarity with web servers / application servers and datacenter operations.

Security awareness, including system hardening, firewalls, intrusion

detection / prevention systems, EDR, and backup and replication systems.

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) and automation tools.

Soft Skills :

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach to

troubleshooting.

Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and conveying

technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations.

Leadership and Mentoring

Technical Leadership : Lead technical teams in designing, implementing, and

maintaining complex systems or networks.

Mentoring : Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a

culture of learning and development.

Strategic Planning : Contribute to the development of IT strategies that align with

business goals.

Client Interaction and Consulting Expertise

Decskill is committed to equality and non-discrimination with all our talents. We recruit and promote talent, based on diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality or any other form of discrimination incompatible with the dignity of the human being.