Network Infrastructure Engineer (DevOps)

TL;DR

Network Infrastructure Engineer (DevOps) (AI platform): Building and maintaining infrastructure powering AI-driven platform with an accent on network architecture design, physical deployments, and scalability. Focus on configuring networks, servers, and security components while integrating DevOps practices for reliability under high load.

Hybrid role in Ashburn, Virginia (Washington D.C. area)

Salary: $100k - $150k

Company

Early-stage startup hirify.global develops Grass, a network sharing app enabling users to earn rewards by sharing unused bandwidth for public web data accessible to AI.

What you will do

• Design, configure, and deploy networks, servers, switches, firewalls, systems, and applications ensuring scalability and security.
• Perform server virtualization, configuration, and troubleshoot application issues.
• Maintain servers, networks, and infrastructure for high uptime and reliability.
• Manage network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor performance and implement optimizations for reliability, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate DevOps best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing networks and maintaining physical infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of routers, switches, and server connectivity.
• Strong proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure including networking and automation.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Strong problem-solving skills focused on performance optimization and automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Lean, highly motivated team with flat structure, autonomy, and initiative-driven leadership.
• Prioritize low ego, high output, and ambitious goals for equitable internet access.
• Competitive salary and equity package.