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.

Application Process and Next Steps

To apply, send us your resume for review. Qualified candidates will receive a technical assessment. If you’re passionate about building scalable, secure, and reliable systems in a fast-moving AI startup, we want to hear from you!

Location: Remote (Global) or Local
Type: Full-Time