Job Specifications
DevOps Engineer
About Ursa Space Systems
Ursa Space Systems is building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global intelligence to organizations around the world. Through our SAR/EO/RF satellite network, and data fusion expertise, Ursa Space detects real-time changes in the physical world to expand transparency. Our subscription and custom services enable you to access satellite imagery and analytic results with no geographic, political or weather-related limitations.
Job Summary
Ursa is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our growing team! There is a lot of cross-pollination here at Ursa Space. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly-skilled engineers, working on a variety of projects. There are no egos here - we are looking for the best ideas and are eager to hear your input!
This position will work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, handling design, implementation, and maintenance. You will also work closely with software engineers to improve the platform and implement analytic solutions.
The ideal candidate will have experience with AWS services and the use of Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and Terraform to manage resources with code. They will also have a good understanding of the containerization and orchestration of workloads.
The DevOps Engineer will report directly to the Senior IT Systems Engineer. This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. Ideal candidates would be in our around Ithaca, NY, where our company headquarters are located.
Job Responsibilities
Administer and maintain AWS infrastructure in collaboration with senior team members
Write, deploy and maintain scalable infrastructure as code
Fulfill company-wide needs for cloud resources
Provide AWS support to engineers, scientists, and analysts
Contribute to the development of IaC, CI/CD, and other engineering standards
Assist other engineers with architecting cloud solutions
Monitor platforms and troubleshoot technical issues
Assist with migration of legacy systems to redefined architectures
Coordinate with Ursa customers and vendors to facilitate exchange of data
Automate repetitive tasks where possible
Learn and stay updated on new technologies, products, and releases
All other duties as assigned
Requirements
B.S. in Computer Science and/or a related field, or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of experience with AWS solutions architecture, administration, and security best practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline/CodeBuild, GitLab, Github Actions, etc.)
Intermediate Python programming skills with understanding of OOP principles
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
Working knowledge of AWS managed services for networking, systems administration, monitoring, and security
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Skills
AWS Associate certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer)
Kubernetes tools (Helm, autoscalers, Argo Workflows, etc.)
DataDog, Prometheus/Grafana, and other observability tools
SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
ArcGIS, STAC, and other industry domain tools
Experience with multiple IaC frameworks
AWS Professional or Specialty certifications
AWS GovCloud experience
Familiarity with compliance standards (NIST, CMMC, etc.)
Exposure to geospatial/satellite imagery analysis
Prior start-up experience
Prior platform engineering experience
Located in our around Company Headquarters in Ithaca, NY
Compensation Range
$100,000 - $130,000
Location
We are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.
Please note: applications without a relevant cover letter or a cover letter written with AI will not be considered. In your cover letter, we would like to hear your personal voice and learn about your sincere interest in Ursa Space Systems.
Benefits And Perks
Competitive Compensation
Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling
Stock Options
401(k) Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents
FSA & HSA Plans
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care
11 Paid Holidays
Employee Resource Groups
Educational Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
And more
Company Values
Use the team
Figure it out and own it
Aim for elegant simplicity
Empower diversity & inclusivity
Do the right thing
Be scrappy
Ursa Space Systems, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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