Software Engineer - Infrastructure/Operations Engineer (DevOps Team)

$104,827 - $219,216/Yr

Sierra Space - Centennial, CO

- Mid Level

Centennial, CO

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure/Operations Engineer to join our DevOps team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and managing IT-related tasks such as maintaining hardware, deploying VMs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), following IT corporate patching strategies, and debugging network issues. This role requires a strong background in system administration, virtualization, cloud services, and automation, with a particular emphasis on Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters.
• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers.
• Configure and manage network devices and settings to ensure proper communication within the infrastructure.
• Oversee the overall IT infrastructure, including storage systems and backup solutions.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of the infrastructure.
• Implement and manage security measures, including firewalls and access controls.
• Automate routine tasks using scripts, deployments through Terraform, and using configuration management tools such as Ansible.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• The willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with various scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Understanding of networking protocols and services (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with cloud services AWS and Azure.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform.
• Experience with version control systems (GitLab, GitHub).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Strong knowledge of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, DAS).
• Experience with storage management tools and software.
• Familiarity with cloud storage solutions like AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage.
• Experience with managing backups.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of implementing and managing security measures.
• Experience in setting up and managing disaster recovery plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Annual incentive pay based upon performance.