DevOps / Cloud Engineer

Description: We’re an AI automation agency startup looking for an experienced DevOps / Cloud Engineer to set up and maintain our automation stack on a Hostinger KVM 4 VPS (4 vCPU, 16GB RAM, 200GB NVMe SSD).

Your mission:
Deploy n8n with MCP integration.
Install and configure Apify CLI for running scrapers/actors.
Ensure security best practices: key-based SSH, firewall, SSL, credential protection.
Set up backups, monitoring, and containerized execution (Docker/Docker Compose).
Provide documentation and training for smooth operation.

Ongoing maintenance:
Weekly updates for n8n, Apify CLI, Docker, and OS.
Monitor workflows and scrapers; troubleshoot issues.
Optimize performance and resource usage.

Requirements:
VPS/Linux administration (Ubuntu/Debian).
Docker / Docker Compose experience.
Self-hosted n8n + MCP setup experience.
Apify CLI / actor deployment experience.
Strong understanding of security, backups, and automation best practices.

Proposal Instructions: Share past n8n & Apify deployment experience.
Quote your one-time setup cost and weekly maintenance rate.
Provide estimated timeline for setup and handover.