Aireon LLC · 1 day ago
DevOps Engineer
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAireon is a pioneering company that has deployed the world's first global space-based air traffic surveillance system, enhancing aviation safety and efficiency. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for managing and securing network and infrastructure resources, collaborating across teams to support software development, and improving automation within the organization.
IndustrialTransportationInformation TechnologyAir TransportationInformation ServicesPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Administer multiple Kubernetes clusters and other infrastructure software components, performing install, user management, troubleshooting, upgrades, etc
Support software developers to create development environments, setup cloud and on-prem infrastructure, and perform integration during product integration, deployments, and system testing
Support production environments and products and assist customer onboarding and management. Some after-hours support may be required which may include on-call support
Support a unified set of practices and tools, ensuring infrastructure changes are safe, consistent, and reusable
Improve automation and resolve operational issues as they arise
Manage infrastructure performance improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Ability to make sound technical decisions in ambiguous situations and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
Two or more years of experience deploying, maintaining, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters (AKS preferred)
Two or more years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g. Terraform
Understand the importance of security while implementing infrastructure
Knowledge of deploying highly scalable, mission-critical, zero-downtime solutions
Experience with networking and security configurations for cloud and hybrid on-prem systems
Proficiency in at least one high-level scripting language (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)
Hands-on experience with application performance monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana
Strong understanding of distributed systems
Working experience in troubleshooting cloud services (preferably Azure)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Experience with deploying cloud based security key management solutions across integrated on-prem based systems
Preferred
Experience working in regulated, safety-critical environments
Proficiency with a programming language such as C#, Python, Go, JavaScript, Node.js
Experience deploying data streaming solutions using tools like Kafka, Pulsar, NATS.io, or Solace Pub/Sub
Working experience with cybersecurity standards and practices such as NIST
Benefits
Premium medical, dental and vision plan
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement 401K plan with Employer Matching
Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Company Sponsored Events
Employee Referral Program
Company
Aireon LLC
Aireon has deployed a space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft throughout the entire globe.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$339MKey Investors
Global Infrastructure PartnersNATS
2023-10-16Debt Financing
2018-05-16Corporate Round· $69M
2014-02-18Series B· $120M
Leadership Team
Vincent Capezzuto
CTO, VP Engineering
Richard Nyren
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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