System Admin

We are a remote-first startup specializing in AI-driven products and systems. As our new System Admin, you’ll play a crucial technical role—owning, maintaining, and evolving our global cloud infrastructure. You will be an essential part of a high-performing distributed team that moves quickly, experiments often, and iterates based on real-world feedback.

## System Administrator Role: Core Responsibilities

* Manage and automate **system deployment, configuration, and updates** using industry best practices and modern tools.
* Implement, monitor, and improve **security protocols**, access controls, and backup/disaster recovery strategies.
* Design, maintain, and document **CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration** (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) processes.
* Troubleshoot and resolve **system issues, outages, incidents,** and user support requests with urgency and empathy.
* Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize **system performance** and cost efficiency.
* Collaborate with **engineering teams** to ensure reliable integration, deployment, and operation of backend services and databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.).
* Help shape our **DevOps culture, automation practices,** and operational standards as we scale.

### System Admin Qualifications: Skills and Experience

* 10+ years experience as a **System Administrator**, DevOps Engineer, or related infrastructure/operations role.
* Hands-on proficiency with **cloud platforms** (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and/or Azure).
* Experience deploying, managing, and monitoring **containers** (Docker) and **orchestration tools** (Kubernetes, GKE, EKS, etc.).
* Solid understanding of **networking, firewalls, VPNs,** and access controls.
* Comfortable with **scripting, automation,** and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
* Working knowledge of **Linux administration, PostgreSQL, Redis,** and production support operations.
* Strong troubleshooting, analysis, and communication skills.
* Self-starter attitude with the ability to **work independently** in a remote collaborative environment.

#### Bonus Skills for System Administration Success

* Experience with **security compliance, monitoring, and alerts** in production environments.
* Knowledge of **startup environments, fast-paced shipping,** and using automation for rapid iteration.
* Previous exposure to **AI- or algorithm-driven products** and data-heavy systems.

##### Why Join Our System Admin Team?

* Central role in shaping our next-generation **infrastructure and DevOps practices**.
* Work closely with world-class **AI and backend engineers** on cutting-edge products.
* Fully remote, flexible work with a distributed, diverse team.

**Location:** Remote (Global) or Local

**Type:** Full-Time