Network Platform Engineer (Linux Infrastructure & Networking)

Overview

Kurnl builds and operates open-access fibre infrastructure for multi-family buildings. Our platform supports multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) on shared network infrastructure while enabling resident choice and a more flexible long-term connectivity model for property owners.

Our operational environment combines carrier connectivity, Linux-based network services, automation, observability, and infrastructure-as-software practices to support a growing fibre platform.

We’re looking for a Network Systems Engineer with strong Linux systems experience to help operate and evolve this environment. You’ll improve systems, automate repetitive operational work, and take long-term ownership of reliability, visibility, and operational stability across the platform.

This is not a traditional enterprise networking role. While networking fundamentals are important, much of the work happens in Linux, containers, automation, monitoring, and infrastructure operations, with networking as a core discipline.

What You’ll Do

Operate Linux-Based Network & Platform Infrastructure • Administer Linux (Debian-based) systems as primary network and service hosts • Run network services directly on Linux (VPN, DNS/DHCP, reverse proxies, ingress) • Deploy and manage containerized services using Docker and Docker Compose • Support virtualization platforms running VMs and containe

Networking & Connectivity • Operate VPN infrastructure (e.g. WireGuard-based systems) • Maintain routing, switching, VLANs, and managed switching environments • Operate DNS and DHCP services • Support automated TLS certificate management • Configure and operate router infrastructure, including dynamic routing protocols

Observability & Reliability • Maintain monitoring, metrics, and alerting across systems • Diagnose and resolve issues across network, Linux, routing, container, and application layers using monitoring and observability tooling • Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis

Automation & Infrastructure as Code • Automate provisioning and configuration using Ansible • Support CI/CD and infrastructure automation workflows • Maintain accurate infrastructure and network inventory

Cross-Team Collaboration • Support backend and platform services that depend on the network • Work closely with engineering and operations teams • Contribute to deployment standards, documentation, and operational practices • Help evolve infrastructure practices as Kurnl scales

Routing & Carrier Connectivity • Support rollout of BGP-based upstream connectivity • Help maintain routing policy, redundancy, and failover systems • Work with routing daemons and external carrier connectivity • Support IRR/ARIN registry management and routing visibility

What Success Looks Like • Linux systems are stable, observable, and well understood • Network services are reliable and recover quickly from failure • Automation reduces manual effort and operational risk • Monitoring and visibility improve operational confidence • Infrastructure scales without unnecessary operational complexity • Systems become simpler, more maintainable, and easier to operate over time

What We’re Looking For

Required • Strong Linux system administration experience • Solid networking fundamentals (routing, DNS, VPNs, SNMP) • Experience running network services directly on Linux systems • Hands-on experience with containers (Docker / Docker Compose) • Ability to troubleshoot across networking, OS, and application layers • Basic understanding of routing protocols (e.g. BGP concepts and peering fundamentals) • Comfort working in a highly technical, hands-on operational environment • Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset

Nice to Have • Experience with Proxmox or similar virtualization platforms • Experience with WireGuard or modern VPN technologies • Experience with Nginx, reverse proxies, or ingress systems • Experience with monitoring platforms such as CheckMK, Prometheus, or Grafana • Experience with Ansible or infrastructure automation tooling • ISP, telecom, hosting, or service-provider infrastructure experience • Familiarity with BGP, routing daemons (FRR/Bird), and carrier connectivity • Exposure to BFD, IRR/ARIN databases, or routing policy management

How We Work • Linux-first, automation-driven infrastructure • Small team with meaningful ownership and visibility • Opportunity to help shape operational standards and infrastructure practices early • Production infrastructure with real-world operational impact • Preference for practical engineering over unnecessary complexity

This role offers the opportunity to work across networking, Linux infrastructure, automation, observability, and service-provider systems in a growing fibre platform environment.

If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Compensation • Expected base salary range: $100,000–$120,000 CAD, depending on experience, technical depth, and alignment with the role.

How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn with your resume. Shortlisted candidates will be asked about: • A Linux-based system or network you’ve operated in production • How you approach reliability and observability • Why a Linux-first network infrastructure role appeals to you