Tech Ops Engineer (Overnight EST Support 1am -9am)

AlphaPoint; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work Environment

Unlimited Vacation

Job summary

AlphaPoint is hiring a TechOps Engineer for a remote role in the United States. You will ensure uptime, manage Linux systems, Docker and Proxmox deployments, and work with DevOps to automate tasks while upholding security standards.

The role requires Debian-based admin expertise, strong networking knowledge, and scripting skills (Python, Bash, Ansible). Excellent communication and self-starting attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Expert administrator for Debian-based distributions.
• Strong knowledge of networks, hardware, IT security and related tools.
• Experience with hosting environments (cloud, bare metal, VPS).
• Experience with databases and MySQL preferred.
• Excellent organization, self-starter and detail-oriented.
• Programming/scripting: Python, Bash, Ansible.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Strong Linux, Proxmox, pfSense experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system uptime and integrity of customer systems and architect scalable solutions.
• Document designs and create training materials and documentation.
• Monitor daily operations across servers and OS.
• Manage installations, upgrades, and maintenance of Linux, Proxmox, and Docker deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps to automate core tasks.
• Uphold data security with strict policies and guidelines.
• Test, troubleshoot, and modify information systems for reliability.
• Partner with TechOps, IT staff, IT Security and System Administrators.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking

IT security

Scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible)

Communication

DevOps collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Proxmox

pfSense

Docker

MySQL

Job description

About AlphaPoint:

AlphaPoint is a financial technology company powering digital asset exchanges and brokerages worldwide. Through its secure, scalable, and customizable white label digital asset trading platform, AlphaPoint has enabled over 150 customers in 35 countries to launch and operate digital asset markets, as well as digitize assets. AlphaPoint and its award winning blockchain technology have helped startups and institutions discover and execute their blockchain strategies since 2013.

Must be Fluent in English

Overnight - 1AM - 9AM EST COVERAGE TIME + Rotational On-Call Support

Location is REMOTE

Job Description:

TechOps Engineer responsibilities:

• Responsible for system uptime and integrity of customer systems - must be capable of building and architecting systems to maintain uptime
• Documenting technical designs and creating training materials and documentation
• Monitoring daily operations, including server hardware, software, and operating systems
• Managing installations, upgrades, and maintenance of deployments of Linux, virtual environments such as proxmox as well as containerized environments such as docker
• Work closely with dev-ops to implement and scale-up automation of core tasks
• Ensuring protection of data assets by maintaining strict security policies and guidelines
• Testing, troubleshooting, and modifying information systems so that they operate effectively
• Work alongside TechOps, IT staff, IT Security and System Administrators
  

Basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
• Expert system administrator for Debian based distributions
• Expert in computer networks, hardware, support, IT security, and tools
• Experience with multiple hosting environments (cloud, bare metal, VPS)
• Experience with various Databases and SQL (MySQL preferable)
• Highly organized, self-starter and detail-oriented
• Programming and scripting skills (Python, Bash, Ansible)
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Strong Linux, Proxmox, pfSense experience.

Preferred skills & experience:

• Passionate about the blockchain and Crypto space
• Experience with mission critical highly scalable systems

Here are some of the benefits of working at AlphaPoint:

• Competitive salary
• Remote Work Environment
• Unlimited Vacation