Vice President, Site Reliability Engineer (Automation & Network Focus)

Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
 
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
 
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
 
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
 
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

• Seek Excellence.
• Be Selective To Be Effective.
• Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
• Disagree Transparently.
• Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
• Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are:

A team focused engineer with experience building large scale systems. You have extensive experience with hypervisors, software infrastructure and automation.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain large-scale Linux infrastructure, including servers, clusters, and cloud environments
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or SaltStack to streamline system provisioning, configuration, and deployment
• Configure and manage network devices, such as routers, switches, and firewalls, using various protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLANs)
• Ensure security compliance by implementing and maintaining security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and security using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack
• Develop and maintain documentation on system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide 24/7 support for critical infrastructure issues
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging threats, applying this knowledge to continuously improve our infrastructure and security posture

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration, with a focus on automation and network configuration
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Proficiency in one or more automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack)
• Experience with network configuration and management, including protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs) and devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Understanding of security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or Perl
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Bonus Points: 

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace 
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.