Senior DevOps Specialist - Space Connectivity Infrastructure

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we're 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, we’re 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 of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

If you’re 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 compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.

- Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents.

- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.

- Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.

- Relocation packages available for approved roles.

- $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.

- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.

- Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.

- We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row!

We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Specialist to design, implement, and maintain reliable, 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, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and environment setup for on-premise and cloud environments
• Manage and optimize Linux-based systems across hybrid infrastructures
• Develop and maintain containerized environments for scalable application deployment
• Design, build, and optimize robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines to enable automated testing, deployment, and delivery across hybrid environments
• Configure, scale, and maintain GitLab Runners for high availability, performance, and efficient resource utilization
• Automate deployment, configuration, and updates for servers, services, and applications
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth, automated code releases
• Implement and maintain observability and monitoring solutions
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines and Runner operations, driving continuous improvement and operational resilience
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability to ensure uptime and resilience
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to incident response and postmortems
• Manage and support AWS, Azure, or other cloud infrastructure (compute, networking, storage, IAM)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across compute, storage, network, and OS layers
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure stability, compliance, and best practices
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation for infrastructure, pipelines, and operational procedures
• Promote a culture of automation, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering roles, or related roles managing automated, scalable systems in cloud or hybrid environments
• Hands-on expertise in Ansible, or equivalent frameworks
• Hands-on expertise in Docker or equivalent
• Hands-on expertise in RKE2, Kubernetes or equivalent
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or equivalent
• Strong background in Linux systems administration
• Experience implementing and maintaining monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix)
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong sense of ownership, operational awareness, and accountability
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally across development, infrastructure, security, networking and legacy systems
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go

Bonus Points:

• Experience with hybrid or on-prem cloud deployments
• Experience with on-prem networking automation (switches, firewalls, etc.)
• Familiarity with AI-driven automation and optimization in DevOps workflows
• Experienced with CI/CD workflows in large monorepositories
• Experience with Helm for Kubernetes deployment management
• Experience contributing to backup automation, cost optimization, or infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Passion for continuous improvement, reliability engineering, and DevOps 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 [email protected], 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.