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Full-Time

IT Engineer

Posted on 9/5/2024

Redpanda Data

Redpanda Data

51-200 employees

Cost-effective streaming data platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Remote in UK

Category
IT Project Management
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
PowerShell
Python
Communications
Management
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in an IT engineer or system administrator role
  • Experience writing scripts to automate IT processes (Python, Powershell, etc.)
  • Experience managing IT projects
  • Working knowledge of various SSO protocols (SAML, OIDC) and using them in enterprise-grade solutions like Okta, EntraID, etc.
  • Experience configuring, troubleshooting and managing communications and collaboration tools, including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
  • Experience in managing Apple, Linux and Windows devices
  • Experience in configuring and monitoring endpoint security
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fully distributed environment including support for employee onboarding, employee offboarding, and asset management
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Work with our security and compliance teams to establish and enforce compliance controls throughout the organization
  • Identify gaps and areas for improvement in our corporate solutions and solve them using a mix of technical expertise and software/service selection
  • Improve MDM, patch management and vulnerability management for a globally distributed workforce.
  • Establish and create IT processes and select new tools
  • Support employees with technical issues and manage new hire onboarding
  • Maintain inventory for computer hardware, software licenses and third party system access
  • Help drive IT projects to completion

Redpanda offers a data streaming platform that simplifies the use of Kafka APIs, making it easier for businesses to process real-time data. Clients can choose between a fully-managed cloud service or a self-hosted option, which helps reduce infrastructure costs significantly. The platform enhances performance by improving latencies and throughput while being environmentally friendly and verified for safety by Jepsen. Redpanda's goal is to provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to existing data streaming solutions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$168.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

86%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Redpanda's recent acquisition of Benthos and partnerships like the one with Ockam for zero-trust streaming data platforms highlight its commitment to innovation and security.
  • The introduction of Redpanda Serverless and the BYOC deployment option provide flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes.
  • Impressive growth metrics, including a 300% increase in revenue and 179% customer growth, indicate strong market adoption and financial health.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of data streaming platforms is intense, with established players like Apache Kafka posing significant challenges.
  • Rapid expansion and frequent updates may lead to potential stability and integration issues for clients.

What makes Redpanda Data unique

  • Redpanda offers a cost-effective alternative to Kafka with significantly reduced infrastructure costs and improved performance metrics.
  • The platform's compatibility with Kafka APIs ensures seamless integration with existing tools, making it easier for businesses to transition.
  • Redpanda's environmentally friendly approach and Jepsen verification for safety and security set it apart in the data streaming market.
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