[Hiring] Senior Systems Engineer @Applied Digital Corporation

Role Description

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Applied Digital, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape our toolset and technology stack while working remotely from anywhere. You will be a key member of our highly motivated team, contributing to modern and pragmatic approaches in infrastructure management and operations. Your expertise will drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions in areas such as:

• Infrastructure automation
• OS deployments
• Monitoring and alerting
• Security frameworks
• Compute platforms
• Core services

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to modernize and evolve our technology stack, contributing to the adoption of innovative tools and best practices.
• Utilize HashiCorp Terraform and Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management.
• Contribute to the development of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) practices to ensure scalable and efficient systems.
• Design and implement standardized OS deployments using tools like HashiCorp Packer, Metal-as-a-Service, Debian, and Ubuntu.
• Build out monitoring and alerting solutions using Zabbix, Grafana, and Prometheus to ensure optimal system health and performance.
• Implement security frameworks including RBAC, LDAP, PAM, HashiCorp Vault, SSL Certificates, PKI, and Certificate Authority.
• Enhance security posture by integrating robust security measures across the infrastructure.
• Work with Kubernetes, Virtualization using KVM and vSphere to optimize compute platforms for efficient and scalable services.
• Build and optimize core services such as DNS, DHCP, and IPAM using tools like BIND, ISC, Kea, Infoblox, and Netbox.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure components, focusing on reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Security, and Networking to ensure seamless integration of technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, with a focus on designing and managing complex infrastructure.
• Expertise in infrastructure automation using HashiCorp Terraform and Ansible for provisioning and configuration management.
• Strong familiarity with tools like HashiCorp Packer, Metal-as-a-Service, Debian, and Ubuntu for standardized OS deployments.
• Experience in implementing monitoring and alerting solutions using Zabbix, Grafana, and Prometheus.
• Proficiency in implementing security frameworks including RBAC, LDAP, PAM, HashiCorp Vault, SSL Certificates, PKI, and Certificate Authority.
• In-depth knowledge of compute platforms such as Kubernetes, Virtualization with KVM and vSphere.
• Experience building and optimizing core services including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM using tools like BIND, ISC, Kea, Infoblox, and Netbox.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to architect and optimize complex systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and contribute to modern, forward-looking technology strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree is a plus.

Essential Skills

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
• Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
• Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
• Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
• Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
• Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period.
• Able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.