TL;DR

Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield): Develop and manage automation and core infrastructure for in-space mesh networks and secure government satellite systems with an accent on scalability, reliability, and security. Focus on designing and operating highly scalable, operable, and maintainable products in a classified national security context.

Location: Hawthorne, CA, United States

Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Company

%hirify_global% develops advanced space technologies with the goal of enabling human life on Mars, including government satellite programs like Starshield supporting national security.

What you will do

Develop automation to deploy and manage compute resources on-premises and in the cloud
Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring, and storage
Collaborate closely with software engineers to create scalable, operable, and maintainable products
Engage in the full lifecycle of services from design through deployment and operation
Support secure and reliable satellite software systems for government use

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, engineering or 2+ years relevant experience
1+ year experience with Kubernetes and Linux operating systems
Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance required
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to comply with ITAR regulations
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Nice to have

Experience with systems administration, DevOps, or site reliability engineering
Experience with virtualization, hypervisor technologies, and data modeling
Ability to manage large server fleets and improve performance bottlenecks
Strong communication skills and ability to learn new tools quickly

Culture & Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan and disability insurance
Paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan and potential bonuses
Equal opportunity employer with merit-based hiring