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# Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to architect

- **Company:** Xona Space Systems
- **Location:** Burlingame, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Data Systems, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Standard Sql, Google Cloud, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Data Management, Terraform, Stream Processing
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c1af6852-8ff6-4cc0-8989-e7684215e295

## About the Role

* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and maintain scalable, repeatable cloud infrastructure (AWS) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
 * Mission Ops Integration: Build and optimize the interfaces between core data management systems and Mission Operations software, ensuring reliable telemetry and command flows.
 * User & Data Management: Architect and maintain high-availability identity providers (IdP) and distributed databases to support global user access and real-time data processing., * Cloud Operations: 4+ years of experience managing production-grade environments in AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
 * Orchestration: Expert-level proficiency with Kubernetes (EKS), including networking, ingress controllers, and service mesh management.
 * Automation: Strong experience with configuration management and IaC (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
 * Data Systems: Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database administration, focusing on replication, backup, and disaster recovery.
 * Programming: Proficiency in Python and C++ for developing internal tooling and automating complex operational workflows.
 * Systems Internals: Strong understanding of Linux networking, storage, and kernel tuning., * Prior experience in Aerospace, Defense, or high-reliability sectors.
 * Familiarity with CCSDS standards or satellite ground station software.
 * Experience with secure, air-gapped, or hybrid-cloud deployments.

For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

## Description

We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to architect and manage the critical ground infrastructure for our satellite constellation. This role is responsible for the "last mile" of mission success: ensuring that the software controlling our orbital assets is highly available, scalable, and seamlessly integrated with Mission Operations.


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