Associate DevOps Engineer

Sphinx Defense is hiring an Associate DevOps Engineer . It pays $75k-$112k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Sphinx Defense.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Level classifies it as a junior role.
Level lists 15 other open roles at Sphinx Defense.

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ABOUT SPHINX

Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on. We're here to do better.

We’re focused on building modern, scalable products with an emphasis on using open source technologies. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting colleagues who emphasize collaboration, transparency, and individual responsibility.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sphinx is hiring an Associate DevOps Engineer to join our team building a cutting edge communications platform for US government satellites. We're looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to help take our build and deployment automation to the next level. As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will help build the development and deployment infrastructure used by our Space Communications team, which provides infrastructure for a wide variety of US Government satellites.

WHAT YOU'LL BE FOCUSING ON

Supporting AWS-hosted and on-premises Kubernetes environments.
Helping maintain reliable, secure, and highly available platform infrastructure.
Maintaining and improving GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support software delivery.
Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
Assisting with Kubernetes application deployments using Helm.
Troubleshooting infrastructure, platform, and application issues across AWS and Kubernetes environments.
Partnering with software engineers to improve deployment automation and developer workflows.
Continuously improving platform observability, automation, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Supporting software deployments into classified environments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience working in Linux environments.
Hands-on experience with Python or Go through professional work, internships, coursework, or personal projects.
Exposure to Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, or other cloud-native technologies.
Experience using Git for source control.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government TS/SCI clearance

YOU MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT IF

You enjoy building and automating technical solutions.
You like digging into complex technical problems and figuring out how things work.
You’ve built projects outside of the classroom or workplace because you’re curious and enjoy learning.
You’re comfortable collaborating with teammates and asking questions when you need help.
You take ownership of your work and are eager to continuously improve your technical skills.
You’re excited to work on mission-critical software that supports national security

LOCATION

This role is a hybrid role based in Colorado Springs, CO that offers flexibility while supporting collaboration on classified work. This role will require onsite work as needed to support secure program requirements.

COMPENSATION

This role is between $75,000 and $112,000 base salary.

BENEFITS

Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

EEO STATEMENT

At Sphinx Defense, we are devoted to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Sphinx Defense is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

How we rate this

Associate DevOps Engineer at Sphinx Defense rates 33 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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