Senior IT Systems Engineer, Chainlink Labs

• 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

Desirable

• The Senior IT Systems Engineer is an IT professional with deep technical expertise and a builder’s mindset, focused on creating scalable infrastructure, internal applications, and automation to support a high-growth, developer-focused organization
• You will be a founding member of our growing IT team, engineering solutions across cloud infrastructure, identity, endpoint management, and employee productivity systems
• With a strong foundation in scripting, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native design, you’ll also lead the development of AI-powered tools and integrations that elevate operational efficiency and user experience
• IT is embedded within our Security function, and you’ll collaborate closely with Security to ensure all systems are robust, compliant, and secure by design
• This is a ground-floor opportunity to influence the technical direction of the IT organization and deliver meaningful impact through hands-on engineering and thoughtful process development
• 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