About UsAt Arkenstone Defense, we empower defense tech startups with the tools, infrastructure, and compliance solutions they need to become successful prime contractors. Our mission is to remove barriers and help innovators grow - from day one to becoming a trusted prime for the U.S. Government.We're early, we're lean, and we're building something that actually matters. The people who do well here aren't waiting to be told what to do; they see a gap and fill it.What You’ll DoDesign, implement, and own the infrastructure reliability strategy across AWS, Azure, and GCPChampion observability by developing and maintaining effective logging, monitoring, and alerting systemsLead efforts in performance tuning, system hardening, capacity planning, and disaster recoveryOwn the incident management lifecycle: from detection to postmortem and root cause analysisAutomate deployment, scaling, and recovery workflows to reduce manual toilContribute to infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, etc.)Act as a mentor and technical leader to junior engineers and cross-functional partnersOther DutiesPerform any other related duties as required or assignedWho You AreDrive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvementYou thrive on building meaningful relationships and helping others succeedYou understand the unique challenges that defense tech startups face, and can speak their languageRequirements5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering rolesProven track record of operating large-scale systems in multi-cloud environmentsStrong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelinesProficient in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) and infrastructure automation toolsExperience with monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK, etc.)Excellent problem-solving skills and a bias toward ownership and actionComfortable making decisions under pressure and leading through incidentsWorking knowledge of FedRAMP or NIST 800-53 controls preferredComfortable participating in customer discussionsClear communicator who can translate technical concepts to mixed audiencesBenefits for working with us!We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our robust benefits package is designed to promote your well-being, growth, and work-life balance:Competitive Salary: Recognizing your hard work with attractive compensation and rewarding excellence.Health and Wellness Programs: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, along with mental health support and wellness initiatives.Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our flexible 401(k) plan and matching company contributions.Paid Time Off & Holidays: Generous PTO, sick leave, and holiday pay to help you recharge and enjoy life outside of work.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential resources for personal and professional support.Professional Development: Access to training, certifications, and continuing education to foster your career growth.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
