OSS Cloud DevOps Engineer

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join the team responsible for managing core network platform - OSS. In this role, you will design, deploy, and operate cloud and hybrid infrastructure, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and take ownership of running third-party vendor software in our environment. You will bridge the gap between infrastructure and application operations, ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-efficient.Key Responsibilities:Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) toolsDeploy, operate, and maintain cloud environments across multi-account and multi-region AWS architecturesDeploy, configure, and operate vendor-supplied software within our cloud/hybrid environment, serving as the operational owner for these applicationsCoordinate with vendors on installation, upgrades, patching, and configuration changes, translating vendor requirements into infrastructure and deployment solutionsEnsure vendor applications meet our availability, performance, and security standards through own monitoring and incident management processesOwn the security, availability, and reliability of infrastructure, applying best practices for IAM, encryption, and vulnerability managementBuild, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines that automate testing, security scanning, and deployment workflowsAutomate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks to eliminate manual toilImplement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling to enable proactive issue detection and resolutionAnalyze cloud performance metrics and resource utilization to continuously optimize system efficiency and control costsPartner closely with internal and vendor teams to align on cloud infrastructure deployment and integration practices - bridging code and underlying infrastructureProvide technical guidance and mentoring to teammates, driving engineering excellenceQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience.Experience:A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or site reliability engineering roles.Public Cloud Expertise (AWS, Azure or GCP): Proven hands-on experience with public cloud services including compute, networking, databases, K8s, IAM, monitoringInfrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform or AWS CDK for building and managing infrastructure at scaleCI/CD: Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD)Containerization & Orchestration: Solid experience with Docker and K8s for application deployment and managementHybrid & Multi-Environment Operations: Experience operating workloads across cloud and on-premises or hybrid environmentsThird-Party Software Operations: Experience deploying and managing vendor-provided applications in cloud environments, including coordination of upgrades, patching, and configurationDatabases: Hands-on experience with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL/RDS) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis/Elasticache) databasesMessaging & Queuing: Familiarity with message-driven systems such as SQS, RabbitMQ or KafkaScripting & Automation: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation tasksPreferred Qualifications:AWS or Azure/GCP certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)Skills in remote debugging and troubleshooting distributed systemsFamiliarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)Experience with observability platforms (e.g. Prometheus/Grafana, ELK)English proficiency at B2 level or above; able to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teamsExperience in software development is a plusBackground in telecom, satellite, or other high-availability, mission-critical environments is a plusSoft Skills:Strong problem-solving mindset with a bias toward automation and operational efficiencyCollaborative and communicative - comfortable working in a globally distributed teamOwnership mentality - take responsibility for end-to-end reliability of systems under your careAdaptable and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentMeticulous attention to detail in documentation, change management, and operational proceduresTechnology Stack:Cloud - AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, Elasticache, S3, Route53, VPC networking, IAM, CloudWatch)IaC - Terraform, AWS CDKContainers & Orchestration - Docker, K8sCI/CD - GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD (or similar)Messaging - SQS, KafkaScripting - Python, BashDatabases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, RedisMonitoring & Observability - Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatchVersion Control - GitPhysical Requirements* Ability to work in a standard office or remote home-office environment and use a computer for extended periods* Ability to participate in occasional after-hours incident response actionsThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at AST SpaceMobile? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Create alertApply for this job* indicates a required fieldAutofill with MyGreenhouse