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Head of Servers & Infrastructure

NerdPlace · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

We are looking for an experienced Head of Servers & Infrastructure to lead our technical operations and ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our systems.

About the role

As the Head of Servers & Infrastructure, you will oversee our server architecture, cloud infrastructure, and IT operations. You will work closely with development, security, and product teams to build and maintain a robust, high-performance environment that supports our business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable server and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all production systems.
  • Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for infrastructure issues.
  • Develop and enforce infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize application performance and deployment pipelines.
  • Manage infrastructure budgets, capacity planning, and vendor relationships.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance using IaC (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
  • Oversee disaster recovery, backup strategies, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in server/infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and hybrid environments.
  • Strong background in Linux/Unix systems, networking, and security.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Deep understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Skills

  • Cloud Architecture (AWS/GCP/Azure)
  • Linux/Unix Administration
  • Networking & Security
  • Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Scripting (Python, Bash)
  • Monitoring & Observability

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full Time

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