DevOps Engineer / Middle Level

About Us
Smart Capital Center is revolutionizing the commercial real estate (CRE) and fintech sectors with cutting-edge AI technology and proprietary data analytics. Our platform delivers real-time property valuations, intelligent automation, and cost-effective lending solutions — empowering lenders and investors to make data-driven decisions faster and with greater accuracy.

We’re trusted by top-tier financial institutions including KeyBank, JLL, Aareal Capital Corporation, and Pacific Life Insurance.

Job Overview

As we scale our infrastructure and AI-powered capabilities, we're seeking a System Administrator / DevOps Engineer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing secure, scalable, cloud-based systems. This hybrid role will focus on cloud operations, automation, system security, and internal tooling. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

• Manage and optimize cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for high availability, performance, and security.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation) for scalable, repeatable deployments.

DevOps & Automation

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins) to streamline development and release processes.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Systems Administration

• Administer and support Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS), ensuring uptime, user management, and configuration.
• Manage Active Directory and enforce group policies, user provisioning, and access control.
• Configure and maintain DNS records including MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
• Handle SSL/TLS certificate procurement, deployment, and renewal.
• Perform regular system updates, backups, and security patching.

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, CloudWatch).
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues to minimize downtime.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce cloud and system security best practices.
• Manage IAM roles, firewall rules, VPN configurations, and vulnerability monitoring.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with developers, AI engineers, and leadership to ensure seamless platform performance.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of systems, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3+ years of experience as a SysAdmin, DevOps Engineer, or Cloud Engineer
• Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Strong background in CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and scripting
• Familiarity with email systems (Zimbra) and directory services (Active Directory)
• Strong understanding of DNS configurations, email security protocols, and SSL/TLS management
• Solid knowledge of networking, security, and IAM best practices
• Experience in high-growth startup or agile environments is a plus

Why Join Smart Capital Center?

• Innovative Work: Operate at the forefront of AI and real estate tech
• High Impact: Play a central role in scaling mission-critical infrastructure
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with an elite team of engineers, data scientists, and product leaders
• Startup Energy: No bureaucracy—just ownership, speed, and results
• Competitive Perks: Generous PTO, remote-first flexibility, and a learning-focused environment

If you're a systems expert with a passion for automation, security, and AI-backed platforms, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the infrastructure powering the next generation of commercial real estate innovation.