Junior DevOps Engineer

Sphinx Defense; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity ownership

Profit sharing

401(k) contribution

Medical insurance for you and depend|

Job summary

Sphinx Defense is hiring a Junior DevOps Engineer to build and optimize a cutting-edge communications platform for US government satellites. You will help scale build and deployment automation and support development and deployment infrastructure for the Space Communications team.

The role focuses on Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and Helm, with CI/CD pipelines in GitLab and a collaboration-driven culture. A TS/SCI clearance is required to work on classified environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux environments.
• Professional or academic Python/Go projects.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, or similar.
• Experience using Git for source control.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Rapid learner and adaptable to new tech.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS-hosted and on-prem Kubernetes environments.
• Maintain reliable, secure, highly available platform infra.
• Improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support delivery.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Assist with Kubernetes deployments using Helm.
• Troubleshoot infra, platform, and app issues across AWS/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software engineers to improve deployment automation.
• Improve observability, automation, reliability, and ops efficiency.
• Support software deployments into classified environments.

Skills

Linux

Python/Go

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Git

Troubleshooting

Learning agility

TS/SCI clearance eligibility

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Helm

Git

Job description

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by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on.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 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 a Junior 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 US 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

• competitive salary
• meaningful equity ownership
• profit sharing
• employer 401(k) contribution
• 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 ITARhere .