DevOps Specialist

Clutch Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Toronto is seeking a skilled DevOps Specialist to design and maintain reliable infrastructure. The role focuses on bridging development and IT operations, driving automation, and managing hybrid environments to support innovative connectivity solutions. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and strong scripting skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of shaping the future space economy.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited vacation

Professional development fund

Company-wide events

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Hands-on expertise in Ansible and Docker.
• Strong background in Linux systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Automate provisioning and environment setup for on-premise and cloud environments.
• Manage Linux-based systems across hybrid infrastructures.

Skills

DevOps

Automation

Linux systems administration

Problem-solving

Communication

Scripting (Bash, Python, Go)

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we’re leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next-generation optical network on the way, we’re creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.

Technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries ofwhat’spossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
• Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance — including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
• We’re a certified Great Place to Work, five years in a row!

We areseekinga skilled and motivated DevOpsSpecialist to design, implement, andmaintainreliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure supporting our hybrid environments. This role bridges development and IT operations, driving automation, continuous delivery, and infrastructure modernization across our platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, andmaintainInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and environment setup foron-premiseandcloudenvironments
• Manage andoptimizeLinux-based systemsacross hybrid infrastructures
• Develop andmaintaincontainerizedenvironments for scalable application deployment
• Design, build, andoptimizerobustGitLab CI/CD pipelinesto enable automated testing, deployment, and delivery across hybrid environments
• Configure, scale, and maintainGitLab Runnersfor high availability, performance, and efficient resourceutilization
• Automatedeployment, configuration, and updates for servers, services, and applications
• Collaborate with development teams to ensuresmooth, automated code releases
• Implement andmaintainobservability and monitoring solutions
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines and Runner operations, drivingcontinuous improvement and operational resilience
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability to ensureuptime and resilience
• Participate inon-call rotationsand contribute toincidentresponseandpostmortems
• Manage and supportAWS,Azure, or othercloud infrastructure(compute, networking, storage, IAM)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues acrosscompute,storage,network, andOSlayers
• Collaborate withinfrastructure,application, andsecurityteams to ensure stability, compliance, and best practices
• Maintain clear andaccuratedocumentationfor infrastructure, pipelines, and operational procedures
• Promote a culture ofautomation,innovation, andcontinuous improvementwithin the team

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5years ofexperience inDevOpsorInfrastructure Engineeringroles, orrelated roles managing automated, scalable systems in cloud or hybrid environments
• Hands-onexpertiseinAnsible,or equivalentframeworks
• Hands-onexpertiseinDockeror equivalent
• Hands-onexpertisein RKE2,Kubernetesor equivalent
• ProficiencywithCI/CDtools such asGitLab CIor equivalent
• Strong background inLinux systems administration
• Experience implementing andmaintainingmonitoring/observability tools(e.g.,Prometheus,Grafana,Zabbix)
• Solid understanding ofcloud infrastructure(AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong senseofownership,operational awareness, andaccountability
• Excellentcommunicationanddocumentationabilities
• Analytical mindset with strongproblem-solvingskills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally acrossdevelopment,infrastructure,security,networkingandlegacy systems
• Strong scripting skills inBash,Python, orGo

Bonus Points

• Experience withhybridoron-prem clouddeployments
• Experience withon-premnetworkingautomation(switches, firewalls, etc.)
• Familiarity withAI-driven automationand optimization in DevOps workflows
• Experienced withCI/CD workflowsinlargemonorepositories
• ExperiencewithHelmfor Kubernetes deployment management
• Experience contributing tobackup automation,cost optimization, orinfrastructure modernizationinitiatives
• Passion forcontinuous improvement,reliability engineering, andDevOps culture

Use of AI in Recruitment

At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.

Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement

Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at [e-mail], and we will work with you to meet your needs.