InfraOps Engineer

ScaleReal; United States; Remote; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

ScaleReal is seeking a remote cloud infrastructure engineer to build and operate AWS-based systems from India. You will manage Linux servers, networks, containers, and deployment workflows while focusing on reliability, cost, and security. 3–4 years of experience is expected; remote work arrangement is India-based.

You will work with Nginx/Caddy, Docker, and IaC tools to automate operations, support CI/CD, and help developers ship changes smoothly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux administration and troubleshooting
• Advanced networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, load balancing)
• Production experience configuring Nginx or Caddy
• Strong Docker skills and AWS services (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, RDS)
• Experience with cloud monitoring, alerting, and shell scripting
• Knowledge of security practices for cloud and network infra

Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain AWS infrastructure across environments using IaC.
• Administer Linux servers and configure VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routes.
• Operate Nginx or Caddy for traffic distribution and routing.
• Build and troubleshoot Docker containers and orchestrations.
• Automate recurring tasks and support CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor availability, performance, and cloud costs; enhance security and resolve incidents.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking

Docker

AWS

CI/CD

Scripting

TypeScript

Security

Tools

Nginx

Caddy

Terraform

CDKTF

Ansible

Job description

Role overview

Build and operate cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, with responsibility for Linux systems, networking, containers, security, and deployment workflows. You’ll monitor reliability and cost, automate operational tasks, troubleshoot production issues, and help developers ship changes smoothly. The role is listed as full-time and remote in India, with 3–4 years of experience indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain AWS infrastructure across environments using infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Administer Linux servers and configure network components such as VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing tables.
• Operate Nginx or Caddy reverse proxies for traffic distribution and service routing.
• Build and troubleshoot Docker containers and container orchestration setups.
• Automate recurring operational work and support CI/CD deployment workflows.
• Monitor availability, performance, and cloud costs; strengthen infrastructure security and resolve production incidents.

Requirements

• Hands‑on Linux administration experience and strong system‑level troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing, and load balancing.
• Production experience configuring and maintaining Nginx or Caddy.
• Solid Docker skills and familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, RDS, and serverless services.
• Experience with cloud monitoring and alerting, plus shell scripting and at least one programming language; TypeScript is preferred.
• Knowledge of security practices for cloud and network infrastructure.

Nice to have

• Kubernetes or ECS, Terraform or CDKTF, Ansible, SRE practices, or security compliance experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote‑first work in India, with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to open‑source projects and apply sound engineering practices.