SysOps Engineer (IoT)

We are looking for a Senior SysOps Engineer with strong IoT experience to join our team as a contractor. This role is designed for a hands-on, self-driven engineer who can quickly onboard, take ownership of infrastructure, and operate independently in a complex, distributed environment. Requirements: 7+ years of experience in a similar role Strong hands-on experience with Linux system administration; Proven experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox preferred); Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and infrastructure design; Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability stacks; Practical experience with Docker and containerized environments; Real-world experience with IoT systems and device integration is required. Proficiency in English at a fluent level to communicate effectively with the team and stakeholders. Responsibilities: Infrastructure and System Operations Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (installation, patching, troubleshooting); Operate and optimize virtualized environments (Proxmox or similar); Manage and integrate hardware infrastructure: servers, NAS, UPS, PDU, and rack systems; Configure and maintain networking (IP addressing, VLANs, routing, firewalls); Implement and manage identity and access systems (FreeIPA, FreeRADIUS). Observability, Monitoring and Reliability Design and maintain monitoring and observability pipelines; Implement logging, metrics collection, health checks, and alerting; Work with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Alloy (or equivalents); Ensure system reliability, performance, and operational transparency. Containers and System Integration Build and operate containerized workloads using Docker; Understand and manage service-to-service communication and network flows; Integrate heterogeneous systems across infrastructure layers. IoT System Integration Design and implement communication between physical devices (cameras, radars, audio systems) and backend infrastructure; Build reliable data pipelines between hardware and software components; Manage real-time and batch data flows within IoT ecosystems; Support integration and scaling of complex IoT solutions. What we offer: Work on real-world IoT infrastructure challenges; High level of ownership and autonomy; Fast-moving environment with minimal bureaucracy; Opportunity to influence architecture and technical decisions; Contract position (B2B / freelance); Remote-friendly position(time zone alignment to be discussed); Quick onboarding, immediate impact expected.