Linux Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Linux Cloud Engineer

Reports To: Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Institution Overview:

Capitol Technology University, a nonprofit institution in Laurel, Maryland, is dedicated to

STEM-focused education and career-ready, practical learning experiences. Capitol provides

unique commitments to its undergraduate students, including a salary guarantee and the Chargers

Assistance Program, which aids graduates with loan repayment if full-time employment is not

secured within 90 days. The university serves a large and growing population of remote

learnings in Master's and doctoral degrees The university's progressive approach to higher

education prepares students to meet real-world industry demands.

Lab (CAILIE) Overview:

Capitol Tech University has invested over $1.3M in GPU infrastructure, including (24) Nvidia

H200 GPUs, 400Gbps RoCE networking, and 200TB of NVMe storage. The lab infrastructure

will be based on open-source technologies including Linux and Kubernetes. We are looking for

passionate infrastructure and AI engineers to help build-out our lab with new capabilities that

allow our researchers and students to train, evaluate, and integrate complex workflow agents into

different projects across the university.

Position Summary:

The Linux Cloud Engineer is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and daily

operations of the CAILIE's technical infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring that all AI

systems and services are functioning optimally and securely, supporting both research and

educational activities within the lab.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage CAILIE systems, including hardware setup, software installation,

and network configuration.

• Provide technical support to faculty, students, and staff, troubleshooting issues and

ensuring smooth operation of the lab's resources.

• Maintain and monitor the lab's infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and

networking equipment, to ensure high availability and performance.

• Assist in managing remote access for students and faculty, ensuring secure and efficient

use of CAILIE resources.

• Automate routine tasks and processes within the lab to enhance efficiency and reduce

manual workload.

• Collaborate with the Artificial Intelligence Engineer to plan and execute upgrades,

expansions, and other infrastructure projects.

• Document all technical procedures, configurations, and system changes for future

reference and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in IT administration, with a focus on managing advanced

computing environments.

• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix systems, networking, and containerized environments

(docker/podman and Kubernetes).

• Experience with enterprise networking switches (Mellanox/Nvidia or Cisco preferred)

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and GPU-based computing is highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving and

organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to

non-technical users.

Salary Range:

The salary for this position typically ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on

experience and qualifications.