DevOps Engineer to Set Up Independent AI Agent Server for Multi Website Management

I am looking for an experienced DevOps / automation engineer to set up a secure, private AI powered automation system on an independent server.

This is a setup and training project only. I am not looking for long term management. The goal is to build a clean, scalable foundation and train me to operate and expand it independently.

What I Need Built

Infrastructure Setup

• Recommend and configure a secure VPS
• Install and harden Linux environment
• Configure SSH, firewall and basic intrusion protection
• Set up Docker environment
• Implement secure credential storage
• Configure automated backups

AI Agent Framework

• Integrate Claude or similar LLM API
• Build modular automation framework in Python or Node
• Implement structured command system
• Enable scheduled task execution
• Add logging and error handling

API Integration

• Prepare framework to connect to ecommerce APIs
• Secure token handling
• Clean modular design for future expansion

Training & Documentation

• Live walkthrough sessions
• Explain full architecture
• Teach me how to deploy updates and add workflows
• Provide clear written documentation

Skills Required

• Linux server administration
• Docker and containerisation
• Python or Node development
• Experience with LLM APIs
• REST API integration
• Security best practices
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Important

• This is a setup and knowledge transfer project only
• Clean, scalable architecture required
• No over engineering
• NDA required

To Apply

Please include:

• Examples of similar systems you have built
• Your recommended tech stack
• Estimated timeline
• Your location

Contract duration of 1 to 3 months. with 30 hours per week.

Mandatory skills:

Linux System Administration, Docker & Containerisation, Python (Preferred) or , LLM API Integration, API Integration Experience, Automation & Scheduling