DevOps & Systems Engineer
We are looking for a DevOps & Systems Engineer to help build, operate, and continuously improve our automated, reliable, and scalable infrastructure platforms.
atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing sustainable, high-performance computing and colocation solutions across Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
We design mission-critical ecosystems powered by 100% renewable energy and circular economy principles, staying ahead through a relentless focus on reliability, security, and performance.
We believe world-class technology requires a world-class culture. Our people-first mentality ensures that technical excellence and human wellbeing go hand in hand. Built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, our environment empowers individuals to take responsibility, grow their expertise, and make a real impact.
By joining our international team, you play a direct role in shaping the future of sustainable digital infrastructure while supporting the communities and industries we serve.
DevOps & Systems Engineer at atNorth
We are looking for a DevOps & Systems Engineer to help build, operate, and continuously improve our automated, reliable, and scalable infrastructure platforms. This role combines a strong DevOps mindset with hands‑on systems engineering, working across virtualization, storage, automation, and platform operations.
You’ll contribute to a modern engineering environment focused on efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement—ideal for someone who enjoys working across infrastructure and automation with real ownership and impact.
Key responsibilities:
DevOps & platform engineering
Design, operate, and enhance automated infrastructure platforms
Operate and scale container orchestration environments
Drive automation to improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve deployment and runtime environments
Reduce manual work through strong DevOps practices
Systems engineering & infrastructure
Design, operate, and maintain high‑availability Proxmox clusters
Support on‑premises and hybrid infrastructure
Perform capacity planning, lifecycle management, and hardware integration
Ensure platform stability, performance, and availability
Storage & backup
Manage Synology storage systems for data storage, backup, and replication
Design and maintain snapshot, backup, and recovery strategies
Run regular recovery tests and ensure data integrity and business continuity
Security & operations
Apply security best practices across infrastructure and platforms
Perform patching, hardening, and lifecycle management
Troubleshoot complex issues across containers, virtualization, and storage
Support operational improvements and incident resolution
Your profile:
Core DevOps experience
Background as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
Hands‑on experience with container platforms and orchestration
Strong automation mindset and understanding of reliable platform operations
Systems engineering
Experience with Proxmox or similar virtualization environments
Solid grasp of infrastructure operations, lifecycle management, and running production systems
Storage & networking
Understanding of storage technologies, data protection, and networking basics
Experience with automation tools and scripting
Comfortable working with version‑controlled workflows
Nice to have
Experience with Synology NAS and high‑availability or multi‑node setups
Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools
Experience running container platforms on physical hardware
Understanding of security and access‑control models
About the atNorth Culture
We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.
We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.
We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.
At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.
- Department
- Sustainability and Compliance
- Locations
- Espoo, Finland, Copenhagen, Denmark, Akureyri, Iceland, Keflavik, Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland, Stockholm, Sweden
About atNorth
atNorth is the leading Nordic data center company specializing in scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit facilities that meet the unique needs of today’s AI and high performance workloads.
With more than 15 years of proven expertise, atNorth delivers secure, flexible and sustainable infrastructure, powered entirely by renewable energy and benefitting from advanced cooling technologies, including several Direct Liquid Cooling and Direct to Chip installations.
By combining operational excellence and a commitment to environmental responsibility with trusted customer relationships that enable rapid scalability, atNorth empowers businesses to grow while minimizing their environmental impact.
Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across strategic Nordic locations, with a site to open in Ballerup, Denmark in 2025, as well as its tenth under construction in Kouvola, Finland and its eleventh site in Varde Municipality, Denmark. The business has also secured land for a future mega site in the Sollefteå Municipality in Sweden.
For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn.
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