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