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
United States
