Infrastructure Systems Engineer

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Foundry Digital
United States

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Web Site: https://foundrydigital.com/

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Title:

Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Job ID:

71760
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Job Description:

https://boards.greenhouse.io/foundrydigital/jobs/4289254004

DESCRIPTION: The Infrastructure Systems Engineer position is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at DCG Foundry, a newly formed subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. The Infrastructure Systems Engineer will be focused on a multitude of activities, including systems administration, cloud deployments, crypto protocol review and monitoring.  This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Infrastructure Systems Engineer role is responsible for being integrated into the multiple areas that comprise day to day deployment and maintenance of on-premise and cloud infrastructure, in conjunction with understanding and monitoring numerous crypto protocols.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Ubuntu Linux system administration
  • Cloud administration leveraging AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, Alibaba Cloud and Nutanix
  • Operating staking and running validating node efforts
  • Ability to monitor and maintain nodes and staking services
  • Automate deployment, validation, and quality control processes across diverse infrastructure
  • Build services and infrastructure that help to automate the deployment of blockchain network infrastructure
  • Knowledge of data protection, recovery, failover procedures
  • Experience in containerizing modern applications such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Work with SOC II compliance protocols

 

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Passionate about technology and interested in various crypto assets, blockchain, and tech entrepreneurship
  • Strong understanding of web services, databases, and data analysis
  • Interest in researching topics related to digital assets, and staking
  • Have a working knowledge of databases and monitoring systems
  • Working knowledge of Proof of Stake and/or interest to learn development

 

Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A passion for learning
  • Proactive self-starter with a solutions-focused, positive attitude
  • Team player, willing to pitch in wherever needed
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful
  • Reliable time management skills and method for tracking objectives and tasks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to independently manage short term projects from conception to execution and power through setbacks with focus and determination
  • Comfort adapting to changing situations and priorities with a high sense of accountability and urgency
  • Appreciation of input and candid feedback

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • The chance to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • The chance to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it

ENVIRONMENT:
General office environment with perks! (fully stocked kitchen, flexible workspace, weekly company meetings, regular team outings and events, focus on employee engagement, teamwork, inclusion, equity, and diversity).

ABOUT FOUNDRY:
At Foundry, we are working toward a common goal of empowering a decentralized infrastructure. Our team is passionate about the future of finance and is looking for other like-minded individuals who share in this vision. While we are inclusive and diverse in workforce and style, we all agree that digital assets will change the world.

Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency, and transparency in the digital currency mining and staking industry.

As a Digital Currency Group company, Foundry taps unparalleled institutional expertise, capital, and market intelligence to provide North American bitcoin miners and global manufacturers with the resources to build, maintain, and secure decentralized networks.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.