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2024-04-03

DevOps Cloud Engineer

About Loft

Loft Federal is dedicated to providing the US national security space community with a rapid, affordable, and simplified pathway to orbit for any small satellite mission. We are a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc.

At Loft, we empower our team members with autonomy and ownership to tackle significant challenges, all while fostering a close-knit and supportive team environment. We believe that diversity, community, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of an open culture. We place significant value on kind, supportive, and team-oriented comrades with phenomenal problem-solving and communication skills.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? 

As a DevOps Cloud Engineer, you'll work on the DevOps team, helping to spearhead the technological advancement and operational excellence of our systems. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring the robustness, reliability, and continuous improvement of our systems, thereby contributing to the success of our mission-critical endeavors.


 

Responsibilities

 

    • Design, implement, and maintain Continuous CICD pipelines in GitLab for deployments to Azure and GCP environments.
    • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to understand project requirements and implement effective CICD solutions.
    • Configure and optimize CICD workflows to ensure fast and reliable software delivery.
    • Ensure CICD pipelines adhere to FedRAMP, Secret, and Top Secret security requirements and compliance standards.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CICD pipelines, build failures, and deployment errors.
    • Design and implement cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
    • Define and manage Terraform configurations to provision and manage cloud resources in Azure and GCP environments.

 

Must Haves

 

    • The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Because this position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
    • Additionally, an active DoD Secret clearance is required, with the capability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Active Top Secret clearance, particularly with recent experience within the last 2 years, or active involvement in Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs, is strongly desired.
    • Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Azure Cloud Ecosystems, with a demonstrated ability to navigate and leverage its diverse array of services.
    • Hands-on experience in managing Kubernetes clusters, ensuring their efficient operation and scalability.
    • Proven track record of releasing and running services in multi-cloud environments, adept at navigating complexities and optimizing performance across various platforms.
    • Strong background in supporting observability through tools such as Stackdriver, Cloudwatch, ELK, and Prometheus, enabling comprehensive monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.
    • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies, utilizing tools like Terraform, Cuelang, and Config-Connector to provision and manage infrastructure resources efficiently.
    • Proficiency in setting up and managing Gitlab CI/CD pipelines, facilitating automated deployment and continuous integration processes.
    • Demonstrated ability in writing software to support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) activities, streamlining operational tasks and enhancing system reliability and resilience.

 

Preferred

 

    • Preference will be given to candidates with 1) a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs, or 2) a current in-scope DoD SECRET background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) status, along with willingness and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.  

 

Our Benefits

 

    • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 100% company-paid option for employees and their dependents; Tax Deferred Programs, such as Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts, with an employer contribution to the HSA; 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Fertility Planning and Care Assistance through Carrot Fertility, which provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
    • Financial Benefits: 401(k); Equity; Employee Referral Program; Relocation assistance, if applicable
    • Paid Leave: Flexible Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement); 12 Paid Holidays; Fully-paid Parental Leave (14 weeks for birthing parents; 10 weeks for non-birthing parents); Working Parents Support
    • Other Perks: Daily catered lunches and snacks; International exposure to our team in France; Company off-sites, and many social events and celebrations
$106,000 - $185,000 a year
Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role. This range is intentionally wide as we assess candidates based on their unique abilities and experience to find the best fit for our needs. Ultimately, your compensation will be influenced by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

In addition to a comprehensive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is invigorating and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team!      
We are an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.  We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t ‘check all the boxes'.
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