Kairos Power

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Infrastructure Engineer

Location Type: On-site Job Type: Full-time Salary: Not specified

Position Overview

Kairos Power is seeking a full-time Infrastructure Engineer to manage and maintain end-user devices and core applications at their Albuquerque, NM site. The role focuses on supporting the rapid delivery of engineering and manufacturing services by championing infrastructure needs. The ideal candidate will have prior IT systems/network engineering experience, particularly within an engineering company.

Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain cloud and on-premises networking and compute resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) where possible.
  • Standardize the design and management of cloud and on-premises networking and compute resources.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with outside partners to deliver secure, functional business solutions.
  • Build scalable, reliable, and automated solutions to efficiently improve network and application performance.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain hybrid infrastructure across multiple offices and datacenters.

Qualifications

  • Experience:
    • 3+ years recent work experience as Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role in a medium/enterprise scale organization.
    • 7+ years overall IT experience.
  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a similar field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and work experience is preferred.
  • Datacenter & Networking: Recent experience with datacenter operations, physical and logical networking, and systems engineering.
  • Cloud Technologies: Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with cloud services technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to include design, implementation, and integration.
  • Server Technologies: Strong understanding of server-client technologies.
  • Configuration Management: Practical experience using configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef) as part of an Infrastructure as Code environment.
  • Operating Systems: High degree of proficiency in Windows, macOS, Linux, MDM, SSO, and at least one cloud IaaS platform.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Prompt communication and excellent documentation skills.
    • Resourceful/problem-solver mentality.
    • Positive, enthusiastic, service-oriented attitude.
    • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace constant changes and challenges.
    • Working knowledge of modern information security practices.
  • Industry Experience: Prior work experience in a highly-regulated industry is a plus.

Company Information

Kairos Power: Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Skills

Networking
Systems Engineering
Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Configuration Management (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
Server-Client Technologies
Datacenter Operations
Physical and Logical Networking

Kairos Power

Designs and demonstrates advanced nuclear reactors

About Kairos Power

Kairos Power focuses on providing clean and affordable energy solutions through advanced nuclear reactor technology. Their main product, the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR), is designed to be cost-competitive with natural gas while maintaining a near-zero carbon footprint and low water usage. This technology is aimed at utility companies, government agencies, and private firms seeking sustainable energy options. Unlike many competitors, Kairos Power emphasizes the integrated design, licensing, and demonstration of their reactors to prove their safety and reliability. Their goal is to attract investments and partnerships to scale their technology and contribute to a cleaner energy future.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$19.5KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Potential delays in Hermes 2 construction could affect timelines and finances.
Google partnership may face regulatory hurdles, impacting the 2035 rollout.
New Mexico expansion might encounter local regulatory challenges or community resistance.

Differentiation

Kairos Power's KP-FHR reactor offers near-zero carbon emissions and low water usage.
The company focuses on advanced nuclear technology, setting it apart from traditional energy firms.
Kairos Power's strategic partnerships, like with Google, enhance its market position.

Upsides

The U.S. NRC approved construction permits for Kairos Power's Hermes 2 Demonstration Plant.
Kairos Power's agreement with Google aims for 500MW nuclear projects by 2035.
The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits, boosting nuclear project financial viability.

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