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