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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.\nJob Summary\nWe are searching for an IT Infrastructure Engineer II to support the reliable operation of end-user computing and core infrastructure services, with primary responsibility for infrastructure supporting the Kairos Power Alameda, CA site. You will work as part of a team of Infrastructure Engineers to independently implement, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain infrastructure enabling corporate, engineering, and manufacturing services. The role contributes to the design, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of cloud and on-premises infrastructure. The successful candidate will have previous IT systems and/or network engineering experience; experience in engineering or industrial/manufacturing organizations and regulated environments is preferred.\n\nResponsibilities\nIndependently install, configure, and maintain cloud and on-premises networking, compute, and infrastructure resources, using Infrastructure as Code where practical.\nContribute to the design, standardization, implementation, and ongoing management of hybrid infrastructure across offices, labs, manufacturing spaces, and datacenter environments.\nMonitor and independently troubleshoot routine and moderately complex network, systems, and application issues, and identify opportunities to improve performance and reliability.\nBuild reliable, secure, and automated solutions that improve infrastructure scalability and operational efficiency.\nAdminister and support server, endpoint, identity, endpoint management, and cloud infrastructure technologies.\nCollaborate with security, engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and business teams to define requirements and deliver infrastructure that supports operational needs.\nCoordinate with vendors, service providers, and external partners to implement secure and reliable infrastructure solutions.\nDevelop, maintain, and improve technical documentation, standards, diagrams, and operating procedures.\nParticipate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, incident response, and continuous improvement efforts, taking ownership of assigned infrastructure deliverables.\nApply modern IT and security best practices across supported systems and environments.\nPerform other duties as assigned consistent with the role.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field; 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The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role. \nAbout our Benefits\nWe know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:\nCompetitive compensation packages\nMedical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents\nPaid Vacation\n401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)\nKairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. 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Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. 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