Company Overview:

Sunlune.us is a cutting-edge semiconductor company that has state-of-the-art cryptocurrency mining hardware (Ethereum and Bitcoin) as well as AI and large language model (LLM) inference acceleration. As we expand our R&D operations with a new center in Silicon Valley, we are looking for a skilled IT Manager/Operator to lead and manage our IT infrastructure.

Role Overview:

The IT Manager/Operator at Sunlune.us will play a key role in setting up and managing our IT infrastructure to ensure smooth, secure, and high-availability operations. You will be responsible for ensuring VPN services, security, and operational reliability across our global R&D teams. This role requires a balance of strategic IT planning, hands-on technical support, and security management. While immediate support for GPU-based AI model fine-tuning and inference is not a priority, it may be required down the road as we scale our AI operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Infrastructure Setup & Management:

• Design, implement, and manage IT infrastructure that meets the needs of the R&D center, including high-availability systems, secure network configurations, and containerized development environments.

• Manage cloud-based services (Google Workspace, collaboration tools) and ensure integration with platforms like Lark Suite, JIRA, GitHub, or GitLab.

• Set up and manage secure VPN services to support international collaboration with our China-based R&D center.

• Proactively assess and plan for future needs, including potential GPU resources for AI workloads.

• Operations & Support:

• Provide hands-on IT support for hardware, software, networking, and containerized development environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Ensure all systems are designed for high availability, with redundancy and failover strategies in place.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime for R&D operations.

• Security & Compliance:

• Implement and maintain robust security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, encryption, and access controls to protect sensitive R&D data.

• Monitor network security, deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS), and manage endpoint security.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies, with a focus on protecting intellectual property and data integrity.

• Cloud & SaaS Management:

• Optimize the use of cloud services and SaaS-based collaboration tools to support the R&D team’s workflows and project management.

• Evaluate and integrate new SaaS tools as needed for continuous improvement.

• Collaboration & Communication:

• Act as the IT liaison between local and remote teams, ensuring seamless communication and system integration across different geographies.

• Work closely with AI toolchain, firmware, and SDK teams to support their technical needs.

Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:

• 5+ years of experience in IT management or system administration, with a focus on secure and high-availability environments.

• Experience with VPNs, firewalls, network security, and cloud-based solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Proficient with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Lark Suite, JIRA, GitHub/GitLab).

Operational Skills:

• Proven track record of managing IT operations in fast-paced R&D environments.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues efficiently.

• Security & Compliance:

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including VPN security, firewalls, data encryption, and intrusion detection systems.

• Experience in ensuring high-availability systems with redundancy and failover strategies.

• Communication & Leadership:

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies, including international R&D centers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.

Why Join Sunlune.us?

• Be part of a growing and innovative company shaping the future of AI and semiconductor technology.

• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with ample opportunities for career growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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