DevOps Engineer (Senior-Level) - (ADA021826.1)

Cimarron • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a senior-level DevOps Engineer to support the Axiom Space Commercial Space Station and Space Suite software programs in Houston, TX. This is a senior-level, hands-on architecture role responsible for defining, modernizing, and scaling cloud-native DevOps infrastructure supporting commercial human spaceflight systems. The selected candidate will serve as a technical authority and strategic advisor across development, operations, and systems engineering teams. Although this opportunity is supporting a 6 to 12-month contract, this position is a full-time/benefited (i.e. PTO, 401(k), insurance) position with Cimarron.

Requirements

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance in a reasonable timeframe, if required.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, including testing for marijuana use.
• 15 or more years of progressive experience in DevOps.
• Extensive experience architecting and implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Deep expertise with AWS and/or GCP cloud platforms in production enterprise environments.
• Advanced experience designing and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Docker and container lifecycle management.
• Expert-level proficiency in Linux systems administration and shell scripting (Bash).
• Extensive experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong command-line Git experience and source control strategy design.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading DevSecOps initiatives in regulated or mission-critical environments.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or safety-critical systems.
• Strong Python scripting or automation development experience.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with software development standards such as DO-178C.
• Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/UDP) and secure cloud networking architectures.
• Experience integrating DevOps within MBSE-driven or highly documented engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the modernization of cloud infrastructure supporting a live, mission-critical environment.
• Define and implement scalable, secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform and related automation tools.
• Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration strategies, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Provide architectural oversight for Kubernetes-based container platforms and distributed systems.
• Lead cloud strategy across AWS and/or GCP environments, including networking, IAM, security controls, and high-availability architectures.
• Standardize DevOps processes, automation frameworks, and governance models to improve reliability and deployment velocity.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop high-level architecture documentation, technical roadmaps, and executive-level briefings.
• Operate within a Linux-based development environment and support Agile Scrum execution.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• educational reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior