DevOps Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.
As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.
When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.
Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
We are seeking a DevOps Analyst to join our team in the STARS Mission Operations Center.
STARS provides launch telemetry processing, cloud-based data visualization and analysis tools, full-duplex multi-channel voice services, and video monitoring for National Security Space missions.
STARS provides technical reach-back for issues that arise during the countdown, participates in tests and rehearsals, and operates and maintains critical technical computing capabilities for NSS launch operations.
The DevOps Analyst position is a critical part of the team, collaborating with and providing guidance to multiple teams with a focus on developing a production operations pipeline.
Work Model: This position will be located 50% onsite What You’ll Be Doing You will be a STARS DevOps Analyst who will act as the DevOps liaison between the STARS software dev team and the STARS operations team.
Analyze existing CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes Identify bottlenecks and potential trouble areas, balancing the needs of dev and ops Real-time network and performance monitoring during launch operations Provide real-time support and gather feedback from analysts during launch operations Collaborate with the software development team to identify solutions that are appropriate for a production-level operations pipeline Team with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) to identify and implement compliant, custom solutions for networked capabilities Review and evaluate software change requests Manage access authorization, background jobs, system performance across different levels of classification You will perform a crucial function as part of the group that provides launch operations services and capabilities to the United States Space Force Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed What You Need to be Successful – Member of Technical Staff Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.
Two or more years of relevant DevOps experience Broad background knowledge of topics including CI/CD, cloud computing, programming/shell scripting, networking, encryption, storage devices/systems, system administration Proficiency in Agile Software Development practices An ability to learn quickly and apply that knowledge in a real-life scenario A history of working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team with varying objectives Able to handle multiple requests and tasks in a fast-paced, agile environment This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
U.
S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance What You Need to be Successful – Sr.
Member of Technical Staff Minimum Requirements (In Addition to Above): Five or more years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD, cloud computing Two years of project or team leadership experience in an Agile environment How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Astronautical Engineering.
Two years or more of launch vehicle/spacecraft operations support experience Experience as Scrum Master or Kanban Lead Expertise in developing and deploying cloud applications from start to finish Familiarity with hardware replacement, security updates, network software installation, 3rd party maintenance subscriptions, software licensing in a mixed server environment We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.
Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Mid - Max) $71,000 - $97,650 - $124,300 Pay Basis: Annual Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.
A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference.
This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions.
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