Systems Engineer (CDN)

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Operations Engineer to join our global team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in operating and maintaining our global Content Delivery Network (CDN). This position involves participation in on-call rotations, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and responding promptly to operational issues.

We’re looking for someone located in Colombia or Mexico.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and monitor the global CDN infrastructure.
• Respond to incidents, diagnose issues promptly, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Collaborate closely with network and infrastructure teams for maintenance and enhancements.
• Manage and contribute to infrastructure as code (IaC) repositories using Git.
• Continuously improve monitoring and alerting systems.

We Expect You to Have:

• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS).
• Proficient in Git and Bash scripting.
• Experience in operational on-call duties.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible, or SaltStack).
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Knowledge of databases like ClickHouse or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of BGP and related networking protocols.
• Programming ability in Go, Python, or Rust.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

What We Offer:

We value our employees and offer a benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth throughout your journey at Gcore:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Remote, hybrid, or office work options depending on your role
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
• Private medical insurance for you and your family*
• 5 additional vacation days*
• Additional fully paid sick leave days*
• Allowance for significant life events and birthdays
• Language classes
• Modern office space with free snacks, drink and entertainment options*
• Team sports activities*

*Please be aware that this benefit may vary depending on your country.

About the Company Gcore is an international cloud and edge leader in providing first-class web performance, content delivery, and security. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with offices around the world, the company provides its solutions to global leaders in numerous industries. Millions of people worldwide use apps and play games based on our infrastructure and services: we are trusted by World of Tanks, Albion Online, Avast, Photon, Unity, Sandbox Interactive, and others. Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Have you ever wondered why your favorite apps, social media content, and video games load in the blink of an eye? It's likely because of Gcore behind the scenes! Join a team that collaborates with industry giants like Intel, Dell, NVIDIA, Graphcore, and Equinix to accelerate AI training, provide cutting-edge cloud services, and optimize content delivery. If you are passionate about transforming the internet and contributing to cutting-edge innovations, come join us at Gcore! We are over 550 professionals and currently looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Edge Network CDN product.

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