Cloud and DevOps Engineer (5–8 yrs)

Job description

Advanced Space | Full-time | Hybrid **We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?** **About the Role** At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a **Cloud and DevOps Engineer** with **5–8 years of relevant experience** to architect, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure supporting some of the most ambitious space missions in the industry. In this role, you'll provide technical expertise across cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, containerization, cybersecurity, and operational excellence. You'll partner closely with development and operations teams to gather requirements, architect cloud-based DevOps solutions, select appropriate toolsets, and maintain the infrastructure that enables reliable software development and deployment. We're looking for someone who thrives in technically demanding environments, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and is passionate about building secure, automated systems that help engineering teams move faster and more reliably. **This position is open to U.S. Citizens only. Visa sponsorship is not available.** **Must be able to obtain a security clearance.** **About Advanced Space** Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in. **What You'll Actually Do** **Architect cloud and DevOps solutions.** Partner with development and operations teams to gather requirements and architect scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud and DevOps solutions. Evaluate and select modern toolsets based on functionality, security, support, industry best practices, and total cost of ownership. **Build and maintain automated delivery infrastructure.** Own the enhancement, automation, and ongoing maintenance of CI/CD and software lifecycle infrastructure. Design and deploy Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and support automated, reliable software development and deployment workflows. **Manage cloud and containerized environments.** Design, implement, and maintain AWS environments while supporting cloud-native and containerized applications. Build and maintain Kubernetes clusters and manage deployments using YAML and Helm. **Drive infrastructure automation and configuration management.** Implement and maintain configuration management systems such as Ansible. Develop Python and Bash automation to streamline infrastructure management, software deployment, and operational workflows. **Support secure and reliable AWS environments.** Lead the implementation and maintenance of secure AWS environments using native security tools and Infrastructure as Code-driven deployments, including IAM, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and permission sets. **Support operational excellence and troubleshooting.** Troubleshoot complex system- and application-level issues across cloud-native and containerized environments. Support monitoring, observability, system reliability, and operational improvements using tools such as CloudWatch, Elasticsearch, Grafana, and Prometheus. **Support advanced technical workloads.** Support the development and deployment of high-performance computing and data engineering solutions, including infrastructure supporting ML workloads. **Provide technical leadership and mentorship.** Mentor junior engineers, contribute to peer reviews, share best practices, and collaborate across development, operations, cybersecurity, and engineering teams. **Who Thrives Here** - You have **5–8 years of relevant professional experience** in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, systems administration, network administration, or a related field. - You have **5+ years of experience** in systems, network, or cloud administration roles. - You have **5+ years of hands-on experience** designing and deploying AWS-based DevOps solutions. - You have a Bachelor's degree in **Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field**. - You have strong experience with **AWS**, including IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, and Systems Manager. - You have expert-level **Linux administration** experience. - You are proficient in **Python and Bash scripting**. - You have strong experience with **Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes**. - You have demonstrated experience managing **CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub**, with GitLab preferred. - You have deep knowledge of containerization with **Docker** and orchestration with **Kubernetes**. - You have experience administering databases such as **MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Neo4j**. - You have experience with observability and monitoring tools such as **CloudWatch and Elasticsearch**. - You have strong Git proficiency, including branching strategies, workflows, and version control. - You understand **DevSecOps principles and security best practices** in cloud environments. - You have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - You communicate effectively and collaborate well with both development and operations teams. **Bonus Points if You Have Experience With** - AWS Organizations, Service Catalog, and cloud governance/security configurations - Identity and access management systems and APIs - Observability stacks such as **Grafana, Prometheus, and Datadog** - AWS CDK or the **Python Boto3 SDK** - NIST 800-171 and CMMC-scoped environments - GitLab architecture and restructuring - Terraform-based AWS infrastructure automation - CI/CD pipeline optimization and maintenance - Cloud-native artifact repositories such as **Artifactory** - Workflow and project management tools such as **Jira, Wrike, or Redmine** - Data engineering or backend support for **HPC and ML workloads** - Jenkins and other continuous integration and deployment technologies - AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform - Cybersecurity, threat investigation, vulnerability assessment, and change management - ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring and logging platforms - Aerospace, government, or classified software development environments - Automation tools and scripting used to streamline development and deployment processes **Success is Measured By** - Delivering secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud infrastructure that supports engineering and mission-focused applications. - Building and maintaining reliable CI/CD pipelines and automation that improve engineering productivity. - Maintaining secure and highly functional AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments. - Improving infrastructure automation, observability, reliability, and operational performance. - Supporting effective cybersecurity, cloud governance, and secure software delivery practices. - Successfully troubleshooting and resolving complex infrastructure and application-level issues. - Mentoring junior engineers and sharing DevOps best practices across the engineering organization. - Supporting the successful development and deployment of software and technical solutions for NASA, commercial, and national security space missions. **Why Join Advanced Space** - Build the cloud infrastructure that supports real missions to the Moon and beyond. - Lead DevOps initiatives supporting cutting-edge aerospace software and mission operations. - Collaborate with engineers solving some of the industry's most challenging technical problems. - Be part of a growing company where your technical contributions directly impact mission success. - Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovation to orbit—and beyond. **Compensation & Benefits** - Base Salary: **$116,000 - $150,000** (based on experience, qualifications, and location) - Signing bonus - Quarterly performance bonuses - Company-sponsored medical benefits and 401(k) - Flexible time off - Relocation assistance **Eligibility Requirements** - This is an **immediate hiring need**. - Ability to work in the **Westminster, CO office 3–5 days per week**. - **Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.** - **Must be able to obtain a security clearance.** - Advanced Space values the power of collaboration and in-person interactions. Our team enjoys the option of hybrid work with at least **three days per week in person**. **Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.