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Senior US engineers · direct access, no triage tiers

We architect it, build it, and prove it works.
Then we hand you the runbook.

Fractional senior DevOps & SRE engineering for teams that need real depth — Kubernetes, Terraform, Proxmox, multi-region HA databases, observability and AI. Thinkers and problem-solvers who take you from architecture to A-to-Z delivery, not a queue of ticket-takers.

Direct access to a named senior engineer  ·  No lock-in  ·  $1M insured

A DropinAdmin engineer working on infrastructure
Uptime · 90d
99.99%
Avg. response
12 min
Monitoring
Active 24/7
US-based
Senior engineers, direct access
 Z
Architecture to runbook ownership
$1M
Tech E&O & Cyber Liability insured
Cloud-native
K8s · Terraform · Proxmox · observability
Fluent across your entire stack
AWS Google Cloud Docker Ubuntu Nginx PHP Python MySQL Redis GitLab Ansible Cloudflare WordPress Laravel
What we do

Not ticket-takers. Engineers who own the outcome.

We think through the hard problems, design the right architecture, implement it, prove it under load, and document it so your team can run it. From cloud-native platforms to the 2 a.m. incident — end to end.

New · AI

AI Integrations

Add AI to your product and workflows — grounded in your own data, on any model, with cost and security under control. Assistants, RAG, automation and private self-hosted models.

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Server Administration & Uptime

Installation, configuration, patching, hardening and monitoring — your servers kept healthy and online.

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Cloud Infrastructure & Scaling

AWS and GCP architecture, autoscaling and cost control built to grow with your traffic.

Cloud Migration

Move hardware or VPS workloads to the cloud with a planned, low-downtime, secure cutover.

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Containerization & Orchestration

Docker and Kubernetes done right — reproducible deploys that scale without surprises.

DevOps & CI/CD Automation

Pipelines, infrastructure-as-code and release automation so shipping is boring and safe.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Automated backups, tested restores and recovery plans that keep downtime and data loss minimal.

Performance & Speed

Find the bottlenecks and fix them — faster sites and servers, measurably better Core Web Vitals.

API Development & Integration

Custom APIs and integrations that connect your systems securely and scale with demand.

Database Management

MySQL, MongoDB and Redis — tuned, replicated, backed up and monitored for reliability.

Custom Scripting & Automation

Automate the repetitive work. Tailored scripts that save hours and remove human error.

E-commerce Solutions

WooCommerce and storefront performance, uptime and integrations that protect your sales.

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Email Setup & Management

Reliable, deliverable email — setup, DNS, authentication and ongoing maintenance handled.

How we work

A to Z: architecture → implementation → proof → runbook

The same end-to-end ownership a boutique DevOps consultancy gives you — without the $8–15k/mo retainer. No lengthy onboarding, no lock-in.

STEP 01

Scope & architect

We dig into the real problem, weigh the tradeoffs, and design the architecture — then come back with a clear plan and a transparent quote, hourly or retainer.

STEP 02

Build & prove it

We implement it as code, then prove it works — failover demos, load tests, tested restores — so it's verified under real conditions before it's yours.

STEP 03

Document & operate

You get a runbook your team can actually use, and we monitor 24/7 so small issues never become outages. No black boxes, no lock-in.

Always watching

Performance monitoring & reporting, built in

Every managed system gets real-time monitoring and clear reporting — so you always know your infrastructure is healthy, and we know before you do when it isn't.

  • Real-time insight — CPU, memory, disk and service health tracked around the clock.
  • Plain-English reports — monthly summaries you'll actually read, not raw graphs.
  • Proactive alerts — we catch and fix issues before they reach your customers.
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monitor — dropinadmin
dropinadmin@core:~$ status --all
web-01  load 0.21  mem 38%  ● healthy
db-01    load 0.44  mem 61%  ● healthy
cache    hit 99.2%  evict 0  ● healthy
# backup verified 02:14 · restore tested ✓
# ssl renews in 54d · patched 3h ago
uptime 99.99%   no incidents · 90 days_
Sleep easy

Backup & disaster recovery that's actually tested

A backup you've never restored is just a hope. We automate backups, verify them, and rehearse recovery so a bad day stays a small one.

  • Automated, encrypted backups across servers, databases and files.
  • Tested restores and a written recovery plan with clear RTO/RPO targets.
  • 24/7 rapid response with proactive risk assessments built in.
Backup and disaster recovery
The whole stack

Modern cloud-native depth — run in production, not just listed

We've built, broken and recovered these in production: the tradeoffs, failure modes and day-2 realities behind 30+ platforms, tools and languages.

Pricing

Consultancy depth, without the consultancy retainer

A US fractional DevOps/SRE engineer typically runs $140–200/hr; boutique DevOps consultancies commonly retain at $8–15k/mo. Our plans deliver the same senior ownership from $499/mo — no lock-in, change any time.

Starter

For small teams or devs who want elite ops without the overhead.

$499/ mo
  • Up to 4 hours per month
  • Choose up to 3 services
  • Async support (email & chat)
  • Uptime monitoring included
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White Glove

Full-stack ops for scaling SaaS, agencies or infra-heavy teams.

$2,499+ / mo
  • 25+ hours per month
  • Unlimited services & projects
  • Live access, strategy calls & dev handoffs
  • Advanced monitoring & 24/7 support
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Need a fast, contained result first? A one-week Proof-of-Concept Sprint proves the approach before you commit. Plus pay-as-you-go Drop-In hours from $199/hr — no subscription. See full pricing & compare plans →

$1,000,000 Technology E&O & Cyber Liability insured — Everspan Indemnity Insurance (AM Best A− Excellent).
Happy clients

Teams that stopped worrying about their servers

"DropinAdmin aced our cloud migration — quick, secure and smooth. It's rare to find this level of reliability."

SB
Scott B.
Founder, SaaS startup

"The support team isn't just fast — they prevent problems before they happen. Like an in-house ops team at a fraction of the cost."

JJ
Jack J.
CTO, mid-market retailer

"They restructured our cloud infrastructure, boosted performance and cut our hosting costs significantly. Solid value."

MH
Mike H.
AVP Infrastructure

"They exhibited meticulous attention to detail in managing our VPS. The level of expertise and proactive communication was exceptional."

ES
Ethan S.
CTO

"They delivered a custom API integration that was both scalable and secure. Exceeded expectations on every front."

LG
Leo G.
Director, IT

"Their server hardening approach fortified our systems against threats. They know Linux security inside out. Solid bang for my buck."

EM
Evelyn M.
Founder
Get started

Let's design it right — and prove it

Book a free 15-minute call or request a quote. Bring the hard architecture question, the migration you're unsure about, or the thing keeping you up at night — a senior engineer takes it from there.

Need help fast? Emergency support is our entry tier.

Not a client yet? Start with a priority session — a senior engineer digs in with you the same day, confirmed within 2–4 hrs. Many teams start here, then stay for the architecture work.

Emergency support — $150