DevOps Engineer

About the Company

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 focus on building modern, scalable products using open source technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing AWS-based Kubernetes infrastructure and services
• Ensure platform reliability, availability, and security across cloud environments
• Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support software delivery
• Build and maintain Terraform modules and infrastructure-as-code solutions
• Create and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes application deployments
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, platform, and application issues across AWS and Kubernetes environments
• Manage AWS IAM permissions and cross-account access configurations
• Partner with software and platform engineering teams to support operational needs
• Continuously improve system performance, automation, observability, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Experience maintaining and supporting production AWS-based Kubernetes (EKS) environments
• Experience writing, maintaining, and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Experience creating, deploying, and maintaining Helm charts for Kubernetes applications
• Strong understanding of AWS IAM, role-based access controls, and cross-account access management
• Proficiency with Python or Go for automation and tooling
• Ability to support cross-functional engineering teams and respond to operational issues
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on production experience with AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with tools such as Nexus, Okta, NeuVector, Kyverno, Sumo Logic, or WAFs
• Experience managing Kubernetes deployments using Helm

Benefits

• Base salary between $140,000 - $160,000
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Equity ownership in the company
• 100% Premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• 401k employer contribution plan
• Flexible paid time off policy