Senior DevOps Engineer

About Awetomaton

We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
• Excel in juggling deliverables across multiple projects in parallel
• Expertise in software delivery to DoD public cloud regions (C2S / GovCloud) and Kubernetes platforms
• Demonstrated ability to automate complex workflows and processes
• Design systems to maximize ability to audit and observe
• Tenacity when tackling system security and compliance requirements
• Strong background in Linux, networking and system administration fundamentals

Requirements

• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
• Excel in juggling deliverables across multiple projects in parallel
• Expertise in software delivery to DoD public cloud regions (C2S / GovCloud) and Kubernetes platforms
• Demonstrated ability to automate complex workflows and processes
• Design systems to maximize ability to audit and observe
• Tenacity when tackling system security and compliance requirements
• Strong background in Linux, networking and system administration fundamentals

Qualifications

• B.S. in Information Technology or related field
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, system administration and infrastructure management
• 2+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• 2+ years of experience managing and deploying applications on Kubernetes environments (Helm / Kustomize / etc.)
• 2+ years of experience with deployment and administration of database (Postgres/MySQL/etc.) / messaging (RabbitMQ/ZeroMQ/etc.) solutions.
• 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
• Familiarity with security compliance tools (e.g., Grype, Fortify, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI and ArgoCD.

Skills

• Experience with Argo Workflows and batch & stream based processing paradigms
• Leadership and mentorship experience, capable of leading a small team or project group.
• Expertise navigating Authority to Operate and Risk Management Framework per NIST 800-53
• Familiarity with enterprise processes for Firewall Change Requests (FCRs), Security Impact Determinations (SIDRs) and Change Requests in ServiceNow workflow systems

Benefits

• Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
• 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
• Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
• Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
• Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
• MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is performed from WPAFB.