Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Turion Space is focused on building the infrastructure for space exploration. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will architect and scale secure cloud infrastructure to support spacecraft control systems and mission-critical applications, ensuring reliability and efficiency for engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage core Azure infrastructure components to support mission-critical workloads
- Architect and implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies within Azure (Entra ID) to ensure least-privilege access and secure cross-team collaboration
- Implement and maintain security controls and governance aligned with frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
- Build and optimize reusable infrastructure as code (IaC) components and templates for consistent, secure, and scalable deployments
- Define and implement standardized deployment patterns and workflows for production workloads
- Collaborate with other teams (IT, InfoSec, Networking) to understand their requirements and translate them into secure, scalable Azure solutions
- Identify operational bottlenecks and architect innovative solutions that maximize system availability, reliability, and security
- Implement and manage Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions to secure remote access and internal communications
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or DevOps roles
- Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and architectures, with a proven track record of running and scaling production workloads
- Strong expertise in Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC, and Conditional Access
- Demonstrated competency with security compliance frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO, SOC, etc.) and experience implementing technical controls to meet these standards
- Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or similar)
- Must be able to obtain Secret or Top-Secret clearance
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
- Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) or other container orchestration platforms
- Development experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell, TypeScript)
- Experience implementing GitOps practices or CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Knowledge of multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP) and their architectural differences
- Experience in high-security or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, or similar)
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and tools (e.g., Cloudflare WARP, Zscaler, Entra Private Access)
Benefits
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company Overview
Turion Space develops spacecraft and software for space awareness, in-orbit operations, and satellite servicing systems. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://turionspace.com.