Senior AWS DevOps Engineer - Ithaca, United States - Ursa Space Systems Inc

Description

Sr. AWS DevOps Engineer
About Ursa Space Systems
Ursa Space Systems is building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global intelligence to organizations worldwide.

Through our SAR/EO/RF satellite network and data fusion expertise, Ursa Space detects real-time changes in the physical world to expand transparency.

In addition, our subscription and custom services enable organizations to access satellite imagery and analytic results with no geographic, political, or weather-related limitations.

Job Summary
Ursa is looking for a skilled Sr. 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 function as a principal for Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure. It will involve all aspects, end-to-end, from design to implementation to maintenance. You will also work closely with software engineers to improve the platform and implement analytic solutions.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in everything AWS and Python with development experience in AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and exposure to Kubernetes.

The Sr. DevOps Engineer will report directly to the Software Team Manager. This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime pay.
Roles and Responsibilities
Own, administer and design all AWS infrastructure
Write, deploy and maintain scalable infrastructure as code
Establish and maintain access control systems and security
Fulfillment and enablement of company-wide needs for cloud resources
Provide support for Platform Engineers and IT administrators
Mentor other engineers
Monitor platforms, troubleshoot technical issues
Migrate 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
Qualifications

You should have the following:
Deep expertise of AWS solutions architecture, multi-account administration, security best practices and the AWS ecosystem at-large
Infrastructure as Code (CDK)
Intermediate-Advanced Python with adherence to OOP
Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, serverless and EC2 Linux
CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline/CodeBuild, GitLab, Github actions, etc.)
AWS managed services for networking/systems administration, monitoring, site reliability and security
AWS Associate certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
Additional Qualifications
SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, etc.) and data lake modeling and administration
Kubernetes tools (Helm, autoscalers, Argo Workflows, RabbitMQ, etc.)
DataDog, Prometheus/Grafana, and other observability tools
ArcGIS, STAC and other industry domain tools
Other IaC such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.
Other programming languages (Java, Typescript, Javascript)
AWS Professional and Specialty certifications (Professional Solutions Architect, Professional DevOps Engineer, Specialty Advanced Networking, Specialty Security)
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) and/or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
AWS GovCloud
Compliance standards (NIST, PCI, etc.)
Knowledge of geospatial/satellite imagery analysis
Prior start-up experience
Prior Platform Engineering experience
Location
Hybrid or Remote. Required attendance at mandatory Ursa meetings at Headquarters when necessary (typically 2-3 times per year)
Compensation
Compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000, depending on skills and experience
Benefits and Perks

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling

Stock Options

401(k) Match

100% 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...

One of our company values is to empower diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

Ursa Space Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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