SysAdmin & DevOps Lead at Aries.com (Remote)

Recooty; San Francisco, California, Town of Oyster Bay (CA, MO, NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a talented SysAdmin & DevOps Lead to enhance their IT operations and drive DevOps initiatives. In this fully remote role, you will manage a complex multi-cloud environment, ensuring robust security and streamlining deployment processes. You will oversee infrastructure management, lead automation efforts, and collaborate with development teams to integrate best practices. This position offers a competitive salary, equity options, and a supportive culture that fosters career growth. If you're passionate about technology and looking to make an impact in the fintech space, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary with equity options

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

Unlimited PTO with a guaranteed minimum of two weeks

Daily Meal Credits through Uber Eats

Access to the latest MacBook Pro

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration and DevOps engineering.
• Expertise in managing AWS and Cloudflare environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize IT infrastructure, including AWS and Cloudflare.
• Lead DevOps initiatives to automate CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Systems Administration

DevOps Engineering

Cloud Management (AWS, Cloudflare)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

CI/CD Processes

Network Security

Monitoring Tools

Tools

AWS

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Kubernetes/EKS

MS Entra

Google Workspace

MS Defender

SumoLogic

UXCam

LogRocket

Job description

Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced SysAdmin & DevOps Lead to guide our IT operations and DevOps initiatives. This fully remote role offers flexibility in working hours and demands a proactive Lead who can manage our complex multi-cloud environment, ensure robust security, and streamline continuous deployment processes.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Management:

• Oversee and optimize our diverse IT infrastructure—including AWS, Cloudflare, and Tailscale networks—while managing company systems and access controls (MS Entra, Google Workspace, etc.).

• Maintain and enhance our cloud architecture by effectively utilizing AWS services such as VPC, RDS, Direct Connect, S3, EC2, ECR, and EKS, ensuring efficient deployment and monitoring of critical systems.

DevOps & Automation:

• Lead DevOps initiatives to automate CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Terraform.

• Develop and maintain scalable, cloud-driven infrastructure solutions that support our innovative trading platform, integrating AWS serverless components (Lambda, Cognito) as needed.

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate best practices in configuration management and system deployment.

Security & Compliance:

• Partner with the infosec team to implement and enforce industry-leading security practices across platforms (MS Defender, SumoLogic, etc.) while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Manage access control policies and coordinate incident response strategies to mitigate risks.

Continuous Improvement:

• Proactively monitor system performance using advanced tools (UXCam, LogRocket) and resolve issues to enhance system reliability.

• Drive process improvements through automation, comprehensive documentation, and the evaluation of emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in systems administration, IT operations, and DevOps engineering.

• Expertise in managing cloud environments (especially AWS and Cloudflare) and implementing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).

• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD processes and container orchestration tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Kubernetes/EKS).

• Strong understanding of network security, monitoring tools, and endpoint management.

Why Aries?

• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse technology stack—from secure credential management to a broad array of AWS services (VPC, RDS, Direct Connect, S3, EC2, ECR, EKS, Cognito, Lambda)—and help shape the future of fintech.

• Career Growth: Enjoy ample opportunities for professional development and leadership as we transition from startup to enterprise.

• Supportive Culture: Benefit from strong, supportive leadership and employee stock options that promote ownership of our cutting-edge platform.

Compensation

The starting salary for this position ranges between $70,000 - $85,000 USD + Stock & Bonus, depending on experience and leadership potential. Candidates who meet the technical criteria but are still growing into a leadership role may be considered for an intermediate position with training toward a senior role.

Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive salary with equity options.

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.

• Remote Flexibility: Fully remote work environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO with a guaranteed minimum of two weeks.

• Daily Meal Credits: $20 for lunch and $25 for dinner through Uber Eats.

• Equipment: Access to the latest 14” or 16” MacBook Pro.

• Hybrid Model: Open to candidates from around the globe.