Auria is looking for a Cloud Engineer for a fully funded hybrid position in El Segundo, CA OR Colorado Springs, CO (on-site 3 days a week). U.S. Citizenship is required.

This position supports the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command, Operational Command, and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office’s mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services

Salary Range: $130k-$145k

Job Description:

This role is primarily focused on the delivery and maturation of the Kobayashi Maru hybrid cloud infrastructure supporting over 36 software products and thousands of users across the On-Prem, IL4, IL6, and higher classification development, staging, and production environments.

You will be expected to have a deep understanding of cloud services, cloud computing principles, and practical experience managing large-scale hybrid cloud environments. In this role you will be working primarily with Microsoft Azure technologies. Your range of responsibilities will include design, implementation, management, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and services. You will be charged with implementing an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solution in Azure for Kobayashi Maru. Therefore, proficiency in automation, scripting, and configuration management is required. Your duties will include the following:

• Developing a scalable and secure cloud architecture using Azure services.
• Designing, implementing, and managing network/cloud-networks for and between clusters.
• Creating modular, reusable, and scalable IaC templates using tools like Azure Resource Manager templates, Terraform, or Bicep ensuring the architecture supports automated deployment and management.
• Implementing and managing Azure infrastructure and services consistently and reliably, including setting up virtual machines, databases, networking, and storage solutions, as well as configuring and managing Azure resources through the Azure portal, CLI, or automation scripts.
• Writing, maintaining, and debugging scripts in one or more of the following: PowerShell, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, Terraform, and Bash, to automate the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of Azure resources.
• Ensuring the security of cloud resources by implementing Azure security best practices, such as identity and access management, network security, data encryption, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Embedding security best practices and compliance requirements into IaC templates. Using policy as code tools like Azure Policy to enforce security and compliance rules automatically.
• Setting up monitoring and alerting systems to track the performance and health of Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, and Application Insights. Optimizing resource usage to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Implementing strategies for managing multiple environments (development, testing, production) using IaC.
• Identifying and resolving issues related to Azure infrastructure and services. Providing support for incident management, root cause analysis, and implementing preventive measures.
• Working closely with development teams, DevOps, and other stakeholders to integrate Azure services into the overall IT ecosystem.
• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for the design, implementation, and management of Azure infrastructure. Providing regular reports on system performance, costs, and security compliance. Creating guides and runbooks for team members to follow.
• Planning and executing the migration of on-premises applications and data to Azure. Integrating Azure services with on-premises and other cloud environments as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a cloud engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, STEM, or IT from an accredited institution
• US citizen and possession of a current Secret Clearance
• Possession of a current CompTIA Sec certification
• Possession of at least one of the following certifications:
  • Microsoft Azure Admin Associate
  • Microsoft Solution Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Hashicorp Terraform Associate
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Your resume must demonstrate hands-on experience:
  • Planning and implementing scalable cloud architectures, cloud services, cloud networking & management, data flows, and service interactions
  • Monitoring performance, updating systems, and troubleshooting issues
  • Updating security protocols and managing access controls
  • Writing and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and optimize workflows.
  • Proficiency with Azure, GitOps, Kubernetes, Python, Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, ArgoCD, Active Directory

About Auria

• Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.