Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.  

 

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.  

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure/Operations Engineer to join our DevOps team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and managing IT-related tasks such as maintaining hardware, deploying VMs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), following IT corporate patching strategies, and debugging network issues. This role requires a strong background in system administration, virtualization, cloud services, and automation, with a particular emphasis on Kubernetes.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Kubernetes Management: Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters. 

• Server Management: Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers. 

• Network Management: Configure and manage network devices and settings to ensure proper communication within the infrastructure. 

• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the overall IT infrastructure, including storage systems and backup solutions. 

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of the infrastructure. 

• Security Management: Implement and manage security measures, including firewalls and access controls. 

• Automation: Automate routine tasks using scripts, deployments through Terraform, and using configuration management tools such as Ansible. 

Typical Tasks: 

• Setting up and maintaining servers and network devices. 

• Ensuring data backups and disaster recovery plans are in place. 

• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues. 

• Implementing security measures and managing access controls. 

• Managing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure. 

About You 
 
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision, and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience

• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience

• Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools

• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

• The willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems

• Proficiency with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V (configuring, upgrading, and maintaining)

• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker for creating and managing containers, and Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containeri