Job Description

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.
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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
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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

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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 accommodation@kepler.space, 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.