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Senior IT Systems Engineer

Chainlink Labs
United States
Full time
Remote

Overview

Department

IT

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

United States, North America

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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The Senior IT Systems Engineer builds scalable infrastructure, internal applications, and automation for a high-growth organization. They lead development of AI-powered tools and integrations to improve efficiency and user experience.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in IT or cloud infrastructure roles, with 4+ years in fast-paced tech/startup environments.
  • Deep experience managing cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including compute, storage, networking, security, and identity services.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain AI-powered internal tools or integrations that drive business outcomes.
  • Strong scripting skills with Python and Bash, including experience creating internal tools, bots, or automation systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible, or similar tools for infrastructure-as-code and automation.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure authentication, VPN, firewall, and access control strategies.
  • Expertise in secrets management, identity lifecycle, and compliance with SOC2/ISO 27001.
  • Linux server administration in cloud-first IT environments.
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience integrating cross-functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Deep familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), regression testing, and Agile methodologies.
  • Responsibilities

  • Force multiply productivity and security by designing and implementing AI-enhanced workflows, bots, and internal apps.
  • Design, build, and maintain core IT infrastructure in a public cloud environment (AWS, GCP), with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability.
  • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code systems using tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, or Ansible.
  • Lead the development of internal tools and integrations using Python and Bash to automate routine operations, reduce manual work, and optimize IT support.
  • Integrate AI/ML models and APIs into internal systems and business workflows to improve employee experience and system intelligence.
  • Drive identity lifecycle automation and secure authentication, expanding the use of Okta and related identity platforms across the org.
  • Deploy and manage endpoint device management policies (MacOS, Linux), infrastructure, and MDM systems (e.g., Jamf).
  • Support the ongoing administration and improvement of SaaS platforms such as GSuite, Jira, Slack, and Confluence.
  • Onboard and operationalize new technologies that solve high-leverage business challenges, including middleware and AI/automation platforms.
  • Partner with security and engineering teams to ensure DevSecOps best practices, including secrets management and secure protocols (OAuth, SAML).
  • Lead cross-functional projects from planning to delivery, creating documentation and runbooks to support scalable operations.
  • Mentor junior team members, helping grow technical and strategic capabilities across the IT team.
  • Provide responsive and effective IT support while continuously improving helpdesk and endpoint processes.
  • Travel up to 3x per year for team or project-related events.
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