Infrastructure Engineer

Description

Intelligence Security Laboratories is a new and fast-growing non-profit working at the intersection of AI and security. We're a small, ambitious team scaling quickly, and we're looking for an infrastructure engineer to build on the foundation that supports our growth. In this role, you'll design, deploy, secure, and maintain the IT and network infrastructure our organization runs on—from custom LAN and VPN configurations to containerized services to hardened, secure workstations. Because we're building largely from scratch in a security-sensitive environment, you'll make foundational architecture decisions early and own them as we scale. We're looking for someone with strong experience across computer networks, operating systems, and cybersecurity who's comfortable with ambiguity and motivated to build and maintain robust systems to support our growth.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, design, and deploy complex networks including custom LAN and VPN configurations.

Deploy and monitor various services to be used by employees and associates. (requires intimate knowledge of containerization)

Build custom operating system and workstation configurations within the network to ensure practical security while maintaining efficient workflows.

Ensure high availability by maintaining backup systems and recovery procedures.

Generate and maintain accurate documentation of all systems and configurations.

Provide support for connectivity and availability problems.

Collaborate with developers, infrastructure engineers, and other non-technical team members to support a high efficiency, secure workflow.

Qualifications

Required skills

At least 4 years of personal or professional Linux systems administration experience

A relevant bachelors degree

Deep understanding of computer network concepts:

TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DNS, VPN, SSL/TLS, Routing, DHCP, OSI model, Firewalls

Hands-on experience with containerization/virtualization platforms

Understanding of the Linux operating system:

How kernel modules, filesystems, networking work, etc...

Linux system administration experience

Scripting, user management, networking

Nice-to-have experience

CI/CD Infrastructure experience

LXC, Docker, Podman

Libvirt, Proxmox (or any virtualization platform)

Administering small, custom, or airgapped networks

Homelab experience

Cybersecurity competitions (CCDC, CPTC, CyberForce, CTF, etc...)

Experience in custom or highly-regulated IT environments such as HIPAA, FERPA, FedRAMP, IL6, or JWICS

Current or past U.S. government security clearance

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $145k-$205k/annum (including a $25k DC living incentive) set according to title and role family.

In addition to salary:

Relocation support of $5k–$10k, depending on whether you're moving domestically or internationally

Full medical, dental and vision cover, effective from your first day

HSA available

Unlimited paid time off. We ask everyone to take at least 20 days a year, and would encourage more

Stipends for training, wellness and home-office set-up

Up to three company retreats a year

Equal opportunities

ISL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to provide one.

Questions

If you have any additional questions about this position or would like to get in touch with us please reach out to [email protected].