System Administrator - Austin, Texas

Permanent employee, Full-time · Austin

Your mission

As our On-Premises DevOps Engineer, you will be the cornerstone of our technical infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of our on-premises systems. You’ll bridge the gap between development and operations, implementing automation to streamline workflows while maintaining robust security protocols. Your expertise will help us build resilient systems that support our business goals while minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure, including firewall configuration and management
Provide multi-tiered technical support (1st, 2nd, and 3rd layer) for infrastructure-related issues
Deploy and manage virtualization and containerization platforms to optimize resource utilization
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to ensure consistent, reproducible infrastructure deployments
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes
Administer Linux servers and ensure their security, performance, and availability
Configure and optimize reverse proxy solutions for our web applications
Manage NAS systems for reliable data storage and backup solutions
Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure infrastructure health
Collaborate with development teams to improve system reliability and performance
Document infrastructure components, configurations, and operational procedures
Stay current with industry trends and recommend infrastructure improvements

Your profile

Skills and Experience

Proven experience with network security, specifically Fortinet firewall configuration and management
Strong knowledge of network infrastructure and protocols (AOS-CX, TCP/IP, VLANs)
Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (Proxmox, Docker, Docker Swarm)
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform)
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, particularly with GitLab CI/CD
Strong Linux server administration skills, especially with Ubuntu
Experience configuring reverse proxies like Nginx and Traefik
Knowledge of NAS management, particularly TrueNAS
Experience with log management and analysis using the Elastic Stack
Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Grafana, and Prometheus
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
We are looking for someone based in Austin or willing to relocate to Austin

Why us?

Join Us
We are an innovative startup at the forefront of 3D-printed shoe technology, and we’re looking for passionate engineers to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence the future of how shoes are designed and produced, making your mark on an exciting and rapidly growing industry.

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About us

Zellerfeld is revolutionizing the footwear industry with the world’s first 3D-printing technology for fully customizable shoes. Our goal is simple: printed shoes on every foot. We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and innovators, questioning the status quo and disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. Backed by founders, influencers, and celebrities who believe in our vision, we’re committed to making a lasting, positive impact—not just on the footwear industry, but on the world.

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