Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Administrator

AlignOps is a rapidly growing technology provider that serves the construction industry. We are made up of individuals who share a common commitment to innovation, creativity, integrity, and delivery beyond our customers' expectations.

AlignOps delivers operational tools to scale and grow the construction business. With powerful solutions configurable to meet our customers' unique needs, Align Technologies powers construction operations to increase productivity, improve safety, and deliver more profitable projects. As a technology partner, we transform operational data into a strategic asset that provides the visibility and control to make informed decisions that yield tangible results.

We seek talented individuals who thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding work environment and emulate humility, drive, transparency, and customer service in everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a hybrid infrastructure - mostly Linux with some Windows, operated from within the Amazon AWS public cloud, including overseeing system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system reliability and availability.
• Lead the continued move from server-based to container-based architecture.
• Take a proactive approach to keeping systems operational and anticipating changes required to accommodate growth predicted by trendlines.
• Ensure system and application security, including implementing security best practices, managing access controls, and proactively addressing vulnerabilities including collaborating with external security-testing organizations to execute periodic security tests, monitor security-posture, and remediate any identified security issues.
• Monitor and optimize system performance utilizing monitoring tools to track system health, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Monitor database server performance and collaborate with DBAs to maximize database performance as a part of the full infrastructure stack.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, including diagnosing and resolving system failures, network problems, and application errors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security teams, to ensure smooth and efficient infrastructure operations.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, including continuous learning and professional development to maintain expertise in Linux system administration, Windows system administration, AWS cloud administration, and related technologies.
• Demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Linux systems administration, including deep knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL), shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), system configuration, package management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows system administration.
• Deep experience with administering AWS cloud services and infrastructure including cost-management/cost-containment.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, which encompasses knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing, as well as experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with and expertise in managing container technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and/or Fargate.
• Extensive knowledge of security best practices, including a deep understanding of security principles and implementing security measures like access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python) for developing automation scripts, tools, and applications.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and collaborate across teams.
• Capacity to analyze complex problems, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective solutions.

This is a full-time position located in Indianapolis, IN. Employees hired within a designated radius of the office are expected to work on-site according to a schedule set by management based on the requirements of their role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$135,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The AlignOps benefit program includes health, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, the company offers disability, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.