Ursa Space Systems

DevOps Engineer (hybrid - Ithaca, NY)

Ithaca, NY
Full Time
Ursa Space Systems Inc.
Mid Level

DevOps Engineer (hybrid - Ithaca, NY)

 

About Ursa Space Systems

Ursa Space Systems builds the software and AI agents that guide the acquisition, analysis, and integration of satellite and geospatial data into customer workflows, delivering valuable insights for global security and commodity markets. By leveraging satellite data and advanced analytics, Ursa Space provides fast, actionable information to a range of industries, including finance, energy, and defense.

 

Job Summary

Ursa Space 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 and scientists working on a variety of projects. 

This position will work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, handling design, implementation, and maintenance. You will work hand in hand with the engineering organization to improve the state of our platform and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS services and the use of Terraform and AWS CDK to manage resources, as well as practical knowledge of CI/CD to support a growing platform. They will also have a good understanding of the containerization and orchestration of workloads.

The DevOps Engineer will report directly to the Sr. Information Technology Manager. This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. This position will be hybrid, with headquarters located in Ithaca, NY.

 

Job Responsibilities              

  • Administer and maintain AWS infrastructure in collaboration with senior team members
  • Write, deploy, and maintain scalable infrastructure code
  • Fulfill engineering needs for cloud resources
  • Provide AWS support to engineers, scientists, and analysts
  • Contribute to the development of IaC, CI/CD, and other engineering standards
  • Harden our infrastructure to support customer SLAs
  • Advise and 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
  • 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 (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, or similar)
  • Experience with administering Git platforms like GitLab and GitHub
  • Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, CodePipeline/CodeBuild, 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 skills
 

Preferred Skills

  • AWS Associate certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer)
  • AWS GovCloud experience
  • Kubernetes tooling (Helm, autoscalers, Argo Workflows, etc.)
  • DataDog, CloudWatch, and other observability tools
  • SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
  • ArcGIS, STAC, and other geospatial industry domain tools
  • Experience with multiple IaC frameworks
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (NIST, CMMC, etc.)
  • Exposure to geospatial/satellite imagery analysis
  • Prior start-up experience
  • Prior platform engineering experience
 

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.

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