AI Infrastructure & Full-Stack Engineer (Part-Time or Retainer - FT Flexibility) (Active TS/SCI Full

Company: Catalyst Operations & Analytics
Location: Vienna
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: We're Hiring: AI Infrastructure & Full-Stack Engineer (Part-Time or Retainer FT Flexibility) Catalyst is looking for a highly skilled engineer to support the design, deployment, and optimization of our on-premises AI infrastructure. This role can be part-time, on-retainer, or structured as an independent contractor, with flexibility to expand to full-time if needed. What Youll Work On: Designing and maintaining on-prem AI stacks GPU servers, local clusters, NAS storage Building and managing Docker/Docker Compose environments Optimizing model-inference pipelines for speed and reliability Developing backend services and APIs for AI applications Automating system setup and maintenance with Bash, Python, or PowerShell Managing GPU drivers, CUDA, and dependency stacks Implementing logging, metrics, and fault-tolerant distributed systems Integrating AI systems with local networks (DNS, SSL/TLS, reverse proxy, firewall, auth) Maintaining clear documentation and deployment procedures Required Expertise: Strong proficiency inPython,JavaScript, and full-stack development Proven experience runningGPU-accelerated workloadsin Linux environments Deep knowledge ofDocker, GPU runtime management, and multi-container orchestration Linux server administration, security hardening, and user-permission management Networking fundamentals (VLANs, NAT, DNS, reverse proxying) System performance tuning (CPU/GPU/RAM) Ability to read/debug code without IDE or internet access Must hold an active TS/SCI Full Scope clearance.

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