DevOps Engineer (hybrid)

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.