Luca is nu live! Ontdek in Senior Security & DevOps Engineer
About the Role
Location
Remote
Contract
Part-time
Hours
8-16 hours a week
We are seeking a proactive and self-sufficient Senior Security & DevOps Engineer to join our team as our second technical hire. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our infrastructure, responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our product and internal systems. You will work independently, leading all aspects of IT operations, security, and deployment pipelines.
A key part of your responsibility will be ensuring our systems are and remain compliant with GDPR and you will have a continued focus on further enhancing our security capabilities.
If you thrive on challenging problems, love building secure and resilient systems from the ground up with open-source technologies and want to make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Security
Take full responsibility for reviewing, designing, and implementing security improvements across our product and IT systems, including network security, server hardening, and establishing robust IT policies.
Compliance
Lead efforts to ensure our systems are fully GDPR compliant and actively prepare our infrastructure and processes for ISO 27001 certification.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Develop, implement, and regularly test advanced backup strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
Infrastructure
Independently manage and maintain our Linux-based Virtual Private Servers (VPS) hosted with Hetzner, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and stability.
DevOps
Own and enhance our DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, utilizing Gitea Actions and our Coolify-based self-hosted PaaS to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.
Monitoring & Logging
Design, implement, and manage robust, open-source-first monitoring and logging solutions to provide deep insights into system health, performance, and security.
Network
Oversee our network configurations, including firewall rules, routing, and secure access protocols.
Strategic Planning
Proactively identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement in our infrastructure and security posture, proposing and implementing solutions.All of our layers are properly grouped and named so you have no issues in implementing your designs and building production-ready code.
What You'll Bring
Proven Seniority & Autonomy
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take full ownership of technical areas, and deliver complex projects from conception to completion without constant supervision. We anticipate this would come with 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Engineering, or a similar role.
Deep Linux Expertise
Advanced proficiency in Linux system administration, including extensive experience with security hardening, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Network Security Mastery
Strong understanding and practical experience with network security concepts, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention, and secure network architecture.
Compliance Experience
Solid understanding and practical experience with GDPR compliance. Familiarity with the ISO 27001 certification is a plus.
Containerization Prowess
Expert-level knowledge of Docker, Docker Compose, and container orchestration principles. Experience with Traefik or similar reverse proxies is highly desirable.
CI/CD Implementation
Experience designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
Scripting for Automation
Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash and Python for automation, system administration, and task orchestration.
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
Hands-on experience managing self-hosted infrastructure on VPS providers like Hetzner, including understanding of their specific offerings and best practices.
Problem-Solving Mindset
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to preventing issues.
Why Join Blocks?
Be a foundational member of our technical team, directly shaping our product’s reliability and security, and ensuring our critical compliance posture.
Take the reins on critical technical areas and build systems that you’re proud of.
Work with and contribute to an open-source-driven technology stack.
Grow with the company and influence the technical direction as we scale.
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative startup culture.
