Infrastructure Engineer (Server & Network Setup)

StackAdroit · Remote (United States)

  • Remote
  • Contract
  • Mid level

About the role

This is a remote position.

StackAdroitLLP is building a private, production-grade server infrastructure similar to dedicated cloud providers like AWS andDigitalOcean.We’relooking for a skilledInfrastructure Engineerto architect and set up a fully self-hosted environment using Dell servers, enterprise-grade storage, and internal networking hardware.

You’lllead the buildout of the physical and network layer of our custom server stack.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and deployDell PowerEdge R760 servers(BIOS, RAID, firmware, iDRAC)

  • Set up server storage (NVMeRAID, ZFS, BOSS boot)

  • Configure patch panels, switches, VLANs, and internal network cabling

  • Deploy and secure Linux-based OS (Ubuntu,Proxmox, or RHEL)

  • Optimizeserver performance (thermal, power, fan tuning)

  • Set up internal firewalls (pfSense/OPNsense), VPN, and VLAN segmentation

  • Collaborate with DevOps for container/Docker/Kubernetes readiness

  • Document all configurations and provide best practice recommendations


Requirements

Required Skills

  • Proven experience withDell enterprise hardware(R750/R760 preferred)

  • Deep knowledge ofRAID, SSD/NVMe, BOSS controllers

  • Strong Linux system administration (Ubuntu/Debian or RHEL)

  • Networking: VLANs, LAG, IP planning, switch/firewallconfig

  • Experience with patch panels, rack layouts, cable management

  • Familiarity withpfSense, Unifi, or managed L2/L3 switches

  • Understanding of enterprise server monitoring and power design

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

  • Hands-on experience withProxmox, ZFS, orTrueNAS

  • Experience setting up Docker,Portainer, or K3s (with DevOps team)

  • Familiarity with Cloudflare, NGINX,WireGuard

  • Understanding of data center airflow/power planning

Engagement Details

  • Project-based with potential for long-term support

  • Hybrid (remote with in-person setup if local)

  • Must be available for consultation, hardware selection input, and live configuration sessions


Benefits

Why Join Us?

  • Exciting opportunity to build amini data centerfrom scratch

  • Work with a highly technical founder on a real-world infrastructure stack

  • Flexible schedule and potential for ongoing infrastructure work


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