DevOps Cloud Engineer

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. 

The DevOps Cloud Engineer will be responsible for providing technical knowledge and services related to DevSecOps industry best-practices in support of the current software infrastructure for Flight Software development. This position will work closely with various teams such as Software development, Systems, and Safety to define and improve on the infrastructure for our cloud-based software build and deployment platform for Axiom Space, Inc. and affiliated mission operations. Additionally, this role requires organizational and communication skills to drive decisions, produce clear and concise documentation, and promote company culture. This role will require extensive industry experience with designing, implementing, and sustaining tools and services related to Cloud platforms. Other duties will be assigned as required to meet the needs of the mission and key stakeholders. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain the current Cloud infrastructure to support a live and dynamic environment for various stakeholders such as Flight Software Application Engineers

• Integrate tools and services related to DevSecOps into the Cloud infrastructure 

• Develop documentation, presentations, and training materials related to major integration efforts with teammates and stakeholders 

• Understanding and assisting in development of current DevSecOps procedures with ideas, automation, and tools 

• Work assignments within a Linux-based environment  

• Participate and uphold duties related to collaborating in an Agile Scrum team-based environment  

• Perform other duties assigned to support mission-critical objectives and team priorities

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud  / Computer / Systems Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• 7+ years of experience with DevOps Development and/or Administration for Enterprise-level entities 

• Preferred candidates will also possess some training and/or certifications related to DevOps services and applications especially as it relates to Agile Scrum methodologies 

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to address project challenges

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet tight deadlines and quality objectives

• Highly proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Skills

• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker / Podman) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)  

• Extensive experience in provisioning, managing, and scaling infrastructure on Cloud platforms  

• Familiarity with the concept and utilization of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform 

• Familiarity with Cloud Security and IAM best-practices  

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, and resource load balancing  

• Ability to troubleshoot issues across the common IT stacks such as networking, storage, authentication, and application layers  

• Familiarity with using Git platforms for code collaboration, version control, and CI/CD pipelines 

• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (unit tests, integration tests, etc.)  

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Go, Typescript, Python, and/or Rust 

• Ability to perform Root-Cause analysis or another similar logical reasoning strategy to provide clear and concise information related to the thought-process 

• Strong analytical skills, including root-cause analysis and logical problem solving

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities

• Creative, results-oriented, and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Effective team player with a collaborative mindset

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task

Requirements 

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

• Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)

LIT Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following principles:

Leadership

• Integrity First

• Safety Always

• Transcend

• Excellence

Innovation

• Create

• Iterate

• Disrupt

• Bold

Teamwork

• Together

• Unstoppable

• Humility

• Relentless

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.