[Remote] Senior Cloud Engineer

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.

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