Sr. DevOps (8-12 yrs)

The posting, as Advanced Space wrote it

Advanced Space | Full-time | Onsite

We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?

About the Role

At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a Sr. DevOps Engineer with 8–12 years of experience to empower the successful execution of some of the most ambitious space missions in the industry.

In this role, you'll design, build, automate, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure supporting mission-critical aerospace workloads. You'll partner closely with engineering teams to deliver cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automation that enable reliable software delivery across development, test, and production environments.

We're looking for someone who thrives in technically demanding environments, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and is passionate about building secure, reliable platforms that enable engineers to deliver real missions, not just concepts.

This position is open to U.S. Citizens only. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance is required.

About Advanced Space

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.

Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Actually Do

Build and operate secure cloud infrastructure.

Design, build, automate, and operate secure, scalable, highly available AWS infrastructure for mission-critical aerospace workloads. Develop reusable infrastructure-as-code modules and deployment workflows using Terraform, AWS CDK, or comparable tools.

Develop reliable CI/CD and Kubernetes platforms.

Build and improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines that enable repeatable software and infrastructure delivery. Operate container platforms using Kubernetes, preferably Amazon EKS, including workload deployment, Helm, scaling, cluster upgrades, access controls, and security hardening.

Design and maintain advanced cloud networking.

Implement AWS networking architectures across multi-account environments, including VPCs, routing, security groups, network ACLs, DNS, load balancing, private connectivity, VPC endpoints, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and site-to-site VPNs. Support AWS GovCloud (US) environments and their unique deployment and service requirements.

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Building reliable, repeatable CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation that improve engineering productivity.

Operating secure, resilient Kubernetes platforms that support development, test, and production environments.

Implementing robust cloud networking and identity management across multi-account AWS environments.

Strengthening security, compliance, observability, and operational resilience through automated DevSecOps practices.

Improving incident response, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, and overall platform reliability.

Enabling engineering teams through self-service capabilities, reusable infrastructure patterns, and clear technical documentation.

Mentoring engineers and contributing to platform architecture, technical standards, and long-term infrastructure strategy.

Why Join Advanced Space

Build the cloud infrastructure that powers real missions to the Moon and beyond.

Develop secure, scalable platforms supporting cutting-edge aerospace software and mission operations.

Collaborate with talented engineers solving some of the industry's most challenging technical problems.

Take ownership of DevOps initiatives that directly impact mission success.

Help shape the infrastructure, automation, and security practices that support the next generation of lunar and deep-space missions.

Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovation to orbit—and beyond.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $140,000–$182,000 (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Signing bonus

Quarterly performance bonuses

Company-sponsored medical benefits and 401(k)

Flexible time off

Relocation assistance

Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.