Sr. Secure Cloud Engineer (Active Secret Clearance)

Turion Space•Irvine, CA

About The Position

At Turion Space, our Platform Engineering team is building the infrastructure backbone that powers the next generation of space exploration. As a Senior Secure Cloud Engineer, you'll architect and scale secure cloud infrastructure that enables our engineering teams to deploy spacecraft control systems, autonomous satellite operations, and mission-critical applications with speed and confidence - securing the infrastructure that protects our most sensitive national security missions.Our team's mission is to enable Turion engineers to efficiently and reliably deliver products at scale, supporting missions that can't afford downtime when hardware is operating hundreds of miles above Earth. You'll create the infrastructure and deployment capabilities that are as reliable, secure, and cutting-edge as the spacecraft they support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering type roles
Active DoD Top Secret (TS/SCI‑eligible) clearance
In-depth knowledge of integrating security and automation for classified IT (JSIG, RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-218)
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments
Deep expertise with AWS services and architectures, particularly around containerization, orchestration, networking, and AWS Control Tower
Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (AWS CDK, Terraform, or similar)
Development experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript)

Nice To Haves

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty)
Experience automating FedRAMP High or IL6 environments
Experience with ATO/authorization processes for DoD/IC environments
Prior work with cross domain solutions in cloud
Experience implementing GitOps practices in large-scale production environments
Deep knowledge of Linux distributions and their management at scale
Knowledge of multiple cloud providers and their architectural differences (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc)
Experience building infrastructure control planes using Crossplane or similar frameworks
Experience enabling continuous deployment for large scale application suites with tools like ArgoCD

Responsibilities

Deploy and manage core infrastructure components including microservices, databases, and supporting services
Design and implement improvements to our container orchestration platform
Develop abstraction layers that enable infrastructure portability across different deployment targets
Build and optimize reusable infrastructure components and templates for consistent cross-environment deployments
Define and implement standardized deployment patterns and workflows
Collaborate with other engineering teams to understand their requirements and translate them into functional cloud solutions with industry best practices
Identify operational bottlenecks and architect innovative solutions that maximize system availability and reliability

Benefits

Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

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