Devops Engineer III (Clearance Required)

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

1d•$95,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together YOUR MISSION At True Anomaly, software forms the backbone of our innovation. As a Level 3 DevOps Engineer, you are expected to demonstrate technical leadership and independence in designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions. This role requires you to drive initiatives, mentor junior team members, and make architectural decisions that impact our entire technology stack. You will be responsible for establishing best practices and ensuring our infrastructure scales to meet the demands of critical space security applications. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on experience who are eager to deepen their expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration in secure, classified environments. You'll work closely with program engineering teams, serving as a trusted technical resource while staying connected to our core platform teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field
5 to 8 years of progressive experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation
Expert-level proficiency in Linux systems administration and advanced scripting (Bash, Python, Go)
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex CI/CD pipelines at scale
Deep expertise with containerization (Docker) and production Kubernetes deployments, including custom operator development
Extensive experience with multiple cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and advanced Infrastructure as Code implementations
Demonstrated ability to design and implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
Strong understanding of security best practices, including secrets management, network security, and compliance frameworks
Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring team members
U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility a plus)

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect)
Experience with GitOps methodologies and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
Background in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Experience with infrastructure compliance and auditing tools
Contributions to open-source DevOps/infrastructure projects
Demonstrated ability to work across teams with competing priorities, communicating technical constraints and advocating for engineering standards in stakeholder-facing settings

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines, establishing standards and best practices for automation across multiple teams and projects
Partner with program engineering teams to support application deployments in secure and classified environments, translating operational needs into requirements for the broader platform organization
Architect and optimize container orchestration strategies, including multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments and service mesh implementations
Drive cloud infrastructure initiatives independently, making architectural decisions on scalability, reliability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization strategies
Design and implement complex Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, including custom module development, state management strategies, and multi-environment deployments
Lead security initiatives by conducting infrastructure security assessments, implementing zero-trust architectures, and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards
Establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability strategies using advanced tooling to ensure system reliability and performance at scale
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams on DevOps best practices and methodologies
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency across the engineering organization
Lead incident response efforts and conduct root cause analysis for complex system failures
Collaborate with stakeholders to define infrastructure roadmaps and capacity planning strategies