Foundry Jobs in New York, United States

DESCRIPTION: The Infrastructure Systems Engineer position is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at DCG Foundry, a newly formed subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. The Infrastructure Systems Engineer will be focused on a multitude of activities, including systems administration, cloud deployments, crypto protocol review and monitoring. This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Infrastructure Systems Engineer role is responsible for being integrated into the multiple areas that comprise day to day deployment and maintenance of on-premise and cloud infrastructure, in conjunction with understanding and monitoring numerous crypto protocols.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Ubuntu Linux system administration
• Cloud administration leveraging AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, Alibaba Cloud and Nutanix
• Operating staking and running validating node efforts
• Ability to monitor and maintain nodes and staking services
• Automate deployment, validation, and quality control processes across diverse infrastructure
• Build services and infrastructure that help to automate the deployment of blockchain network infrastructure
• Knowledge of data protection, recovery, failover procedures
• Experience in containerizing modern applications such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with SOC II compliance protocols

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Passionate about technology and interested in various crypto assets, blockchain, and tech entrepreneurship
• Strong understanding of web services, databases, and data analysis
• Interest in researching topics related to digital assets, and staking
• Have a working knowledge of databases and monitoring systems
• Working knowledge of Proof of Stake and/or interest to learn development

Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A passion for learning
• Proactive self-starter with a solutions-focused, positive attitude
• Team player, willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful
• Reliable time management skills and method for tracking objectives and tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage short term projects from conception to execution and power through setbacks with focus and determination
• Comfort adapting to changing situations and priorities with a high sense of accountability and urgency
• Appreciation of input and candid feedback

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The chance to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it