Devops Engineer III (Clearance Required) at True Anomaly

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul></div><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p>At True Anomaly, software forms the backbone of our innovation. As a Level 3 DevOps Engineer, you are expected to demonstrate technical leadership and independence in designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions. This role requires you to drive initiatives, mentor junior team members, and make architectural decisions that impact our entire technology stack. You will be responsible for establishing best practices and ensuring our infrastructure scales to meet the demands of critical space security applications. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on experience who are eager to deepen their expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration in secure, classified environments. You'll work closely with program engineering teams, serving as a trusted technical resource while staying connected to our core platform teams.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines, establishing standards and best practices for automation across multiple teams and projects</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with program engineering teams to support application deployments in secure and classified environments, translating operational needs into requirements for the broader platform organization</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Architect and optimize container orchestration strategies, including multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments and service mesh implementations</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive cloud infrastructure initiatives independently, making architectural decisions on scalability, reliability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization strategies</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Design and implement complex Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, including custom module development, state management strategies, and multi-environment deployments</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead security initiatives by conducting infrastructure security assessments, implementing zero-trust architectures, and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability strategies using advanced tooling to ensure system reliability and performance at scale</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams on DevOps best practices and methodologies</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency across the engineering organization</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead incident response efforts and conduct root cause analysis for complex system failures</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collaborate with stakeholders to define infrastructure roadmaps and capacity planning strategies</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">5 to 8 years of progressive experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Expert-level proficiency in Linux systems administration and advanced scripting (Bash, Python, Go)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven track record of designing and implementing complex CI/CD pipelines at scale</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Deep expertise with containerization (Docker) and production Kubernetes deployments, including custom operator development</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Extensive experience with multiple cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and advanced Infrastructure as Code implementations</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Demonstrated ability to design and implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong understanding of security best practices, including secrets management, network security, and compliance frameworks</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring team members</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility a plus)</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Professional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with GitOps methodologies and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Background in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with infrastructure compliance and auditing tools</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contributions to open-source DevOps/infrastructure projects</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Demonstrated ability to work across teams with competing priorities, communicating technical constraints and advocating for engineering standards in stakeholder-facing settings</li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p> <ul> <li class="li1"><strong>Base Salary:</strong> $110,000 - $190,000</li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equity + Benefits</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><em><span class="TextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">Your actual level and base salary will be&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">determined</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0"> on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.</span></span></em><span class="EOP SCXW83253800 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Work Location</strong>—this is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver or Long Beach office daily.</li> <li><strong>Work environment</strong>—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.</li> <li><strong>Physical demands</strong>—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.</li> </ul> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">submit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0"> your application, please follow the directions below.</span></span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW267002851 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">&nbsp;<span style="color: #e03e2d;"><strong>#LI-Onsite</strong></span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</p> <p>True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>