Senior Manager, Devops Engineering

Rocket Lab Corporation

Chantilly, VA, United States
On-site
Aws cloud architecture and ec2
Kubernetes and docker containerization
Terraform and ansible infrastructure as code
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager for DevOps Engineering at its Optical Systems division in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will lead a team in deploying applications for advanced space payloads, focusing on cloud solutions, automation, and best practices in software development

Job Summary

  • This role supports Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture by managing a team deploying applications for advanced space payloads.
  • The successful candidate will drive best practices for AWS Cloud based architecture while automating software deployments across complex environments including bare metal servers and Kubernetes.
  • Rocket Lab is seeking a leader who can collaborate with project teams to meet mission objectives while ensuring policy assurance through direct work with Security and IT departments.

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Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager for DevOps Engineering at its Optical Systems division in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will lead a team in deploying applications for advanced space payloads, focusing on cloud solutions, automation, and best practices in software development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AWS Cloud Architecture and EC2
  • Kubernetes and Docker Containerization
  • Terraform and Ansible Infrastructure as Code
  • Jenkins and Bitbucket Pipeline Management
  • Linux System Administration
  • Python and Bash Scripting

Nice-to-have

  • MySQL or PostgreSQL Database Administration
  • AWS ElastiCache Redis Experience
  • NIST and CIS Security Frameworks
  • On-premises to Cloud Migration
  • Git Command Line Expertise
  • RMF and ATO Security Processes

Key Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance and Counterintelligence Polygraph
  • 10+ years architecting AWS cloud solutions
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylum grantee eligible for export authorizations

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