COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Mac Mountain invests in fiber broadband networks and builds long-term partnerships with municipalities, rural electric co-ops, developers, homebuilders and regional ISPs.

LightCraft, a division of Mac Mountain, delivers comprehensive shared services to fiber network operators across the United States. We specialize in streamlining operations, enhancing customer experiences, and accelerating growth for our partners. Our expertise spans network deployment, customer acquisition, billing and support, and technology management, enabling our clients to focus on core business objectives while leveraging our scalable and efficient solutions. With a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, LightCraft empowers fiber providers to deliver high-speed, reliable internet to communities nationwide.

LightCraft is the operator for GWI, which is a subsidiary of Mac Mountain.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Junior Infrastructure Engineer to support the design, deployment, and operation of modern cloud and network infrastructure. This role is intended for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience with cloud platforms, networking, automation, and infrastructure operations.

The engineer will work closely with senior engineers and architects to help develop infrastructure, support deployments, and assist with automation initiatives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with cloud infrastructure operations in AWS
• Support network infrastructure tasks such as subnetting, routing, DNS, and DHCP
• Help deploy and maintain virtual machines and cloud services
• Assist in infrastructure-as-code development using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Support monitoring and logging of infrastructure systems
• Help maintain documentation for infrastructure architecture and processes
• Assist with automation and scripting tasks to improve operational workflows
• Participate in troubleshooting incidents and operational issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Foundational knowledge of Linux systems administration
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, subnets, DNS, routing)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Interest in automation and infrastructure engineering
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with Git or version control systems
• Coursework or projects involving cloud computing or systems engineering
• Basic understanding of monitoring or logging tools
• Basic scripting ability in Python, Bash, or similar

WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS:

• Hands-on experience with real production infrastructure
• Mentorship from senior infrastructure and cloud engineers
• Exposure to AWS architecture, networking, and automation practices
• Opportunity to grow into a Cloud / Platform Engineer role

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.