DevOps Specialist
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Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of connectivity - were leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next-generation optical network on the way were creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.
Technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers skilled builders and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries ofwhatspossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives and were committed to creating an environment where you can grow lead and make a global impact.
If youre ready to reach higher move faster and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensationwith a robust equity plan to share in our success.
- Comprehensive coverage for health dental and vision insuranceincluding dependents.
- Unlimited vacation supportive parental leave policyand company-wide holiday shutdown.
- Semi-annual company-wide partiesand frequent in-office team events.
- Relocation packagesavailable for approved roles.
- $1500 annual professional development fundto support your growth.
- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchenwith snacks drinks games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
- Town Halls Celebration Calls and Company-wide eventsto stay connected and engaged.
- Were a certifiedGreat Place to Work five years in a row!
We areseekinga skilled and motivatedDevOpsSpecialistto design implement andmaintainreliable scalable and secure infrastructure supporting our hybrid environments. This role bridges development and IT operations driving automation continuous delivery and infrastructure modernization across our platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design implement andmaintainInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
- Automate provisioning configuration management and environment setup foron-premiseandcloudenvironments
- Manage andoptimizeLinux-based systemsacross hybrid infrastructures
- Develop andmaintaincontainerizedenvironments for scalable application deployment
- Design build andoptimizerobustGitLab CI/CD pipelinesto enable automated testing deployment and delivery across hybrid environments
- Configure scale and maintainGitLab Runnersfor high availability performance and efficient resourceutilization
- Automatedeployment configuration and updates for servers services and applications
- Collaborate with development teams to ensuresmooth automated code releases
- Implement andmaintainobservability and monitoring solutions
- Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines and Runner operations drivingcontinuous improvement and operational resilience
- Monitor system performance availability and reliability to ensureuptime and resilience
- Participate inon-call rotationsand contribute toincidentresponseandpostmortems
- Manage and supportAWSAzure or othercloud infrastructure(compute networking storage IAM)
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues acrosscomputestoragenetwork andOSlayers
- Collaborate withinfrastructureapplication andsecurityteams to ensure stability compliance and best practices
- Maintain clear andaccuratedocumentationfor infrastructure pipelines and operational procedures
- Promote a culture ofautomationinnovation andcontinuous improvementwithin the team
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5years ofexperience inDevOpsorInfrastructure Engineeringroles orrelated roles managing automated scalable systems in cloud or hybrid environments
- Hands-onexpertiseinAnsibleor equivalentframeworks
- Hands-onexpertiseinDockeror equivalent
- Hands-onexpertisein RKE2Kubernetesor equivalent
- ProficiencywithCI/CDtools such asGitLab CIor equivalent
- Strong background inLinux systems administration
- Experience implementing andmaintainingmonitoring/observability tools(e.g.PrometheusGrafanaZabbix)
- Solid understanding ofcloud infrastructure(AWS Azure or GCP)
- Strong senseofownershipoperational awareness andaccountability
- Excellentcommunicationanddocumentationabilities
- Analytical mindset with strongproblem-solvingskills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally acrossdevelopmentinfrastructuresecuritynetworkingandlegacy systems
- Strong scripting skills inBashPython orGo
Bonus Points:
- Experience withhybridoron-prem clouddeployments
- Experience withon-premnetworkingautomation(switches firewalls etc.)
- Familiarity withAI-driven automationand optimization in DevOps workflows
- Experienced withCI/CD workflowsinlargemonorepositories
- ExperiencewithHelmfor Kubernetes deployment management
- Experience contributing tobackup automationcost optimization orinfrastructure modernizationinitiatives
- Passion forcontinuous improvementreliability engineering andDevOps culture
Use of AI in Recruitment
At Kepler Communications all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.
Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement
Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities members of visible minorities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please contact our People & Culture team at emailprotected and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
The Kepler Network Our SDA-compliant network will improve access to space-generated data by bringing modern Internet connectivity to space in a flexible, hybrid network designed to advance mission communications. Learn More Delivering Data at lightspeed Your PARTNER IN MISSION COMMUN ... View more
