DevOps Engineer II - Long Beach, CA

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. · OUR MISSION · The peaceful use of sp ...

Job description

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

At True Anomaly, software forms the backbone of our innovation. As a Level 2 DevOps Engineer, you are expected to build on your fundamental technical skills, taking on greater ownership and more complex tasks while still working under the guidance of senior team members. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions to streamline development workflows.
• Independently manage and troubleshoot containerized applications, ensuring reliable deployments and optimal performance.
• Assist in the design and maintenance of cloud-based solutions, with a focus on scalability, cost-efficiency, and security best practices.
• Utilize Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), while learning to handle more complex module and state management scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with security teams to enforce infrastructure security standards and proactively identify potential risks.
• Monitor system performance using established logging and monitoring tools and propose improvements for resilience and efficiency.
• Provide technical support to software development teams by troubleshooting deployment issues and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to promote shared knowledge and continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a related area
• Solid understanding of Linux systems and scripting languages such as Bash or Python
• Demonstrated experience with setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using GitHub Actions)
• Practical experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, along with introductory experience using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
• Familiarity with basic monitoring and logging frameworks and an understanding of key security principles in a DevOps context
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) and/or DevOps methodologies
• Experience with hybrid networking and production-grade container orchestration solutions

Compensation

• Base Salary: Denver: $90,000 - $110,000 | Long Beach: $95,000 - $115,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
Additional Requirements

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach or Denver. This role requires four days a week onsite with one day remote.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

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.

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.