Jobs at Sphinx Defense

Design, build, secure, and maintain resilient enterprise and classified network infrastructure. Support routers, switches, firewalls, DNS/DHCP, perform packet analysis and monitoring, troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues, implement network security controls and segmentation, collaborate with cloud and cybersecurity teams, and produce operational documentation and reporting.

Support AWS-hosted and on-premises Kubernetes environments, maintain platform reliability and security, improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines, develop Terraform IaC, assist Helm deployments, troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues, and support deployments into classified environments.

Manage end-to-end infrastructure deployments: receive and validate enterprise hardware, commission bare-metal servers, configure virtualization (VMware ESXi/KVM), storage (SAN/NAS), and networking (VLANs), collaborate with vendors and engineering teams, perform hardware acceptance testing, document standards, and transition production-ready environments to DevOps while maintaining security and multi-site consistency.

Build, commission, and validate production-ready compute, storage, networking, and virtualization infrastructure across multiple sites. Receive and test enterprise hardware, configure VMware ESXi/KVM, SAN/NAS, VLANs, and networking. Partner with systems integrators, perform hardware acceptance testing, document standards, and transition environments to DevOps while collaborating with cybersecurity and engineering teams to maintain secure, scalable development environments.

Manage end-to-end commissioning and deployment of enterprise hardware, storage, networking, and virtualization across multiple sites. Validate deliveries, configure ESXi/KVM, SAN/NAS, VLANs, and foundational networking, perform acceptance testing, document standards, and transition production-ready infrastructure to DevOps while collaborating with engineering, cybersecurity, and external vendors for secure, repeatable deployments.

Build, validate, and commission enterprise compute, storage, networking, and virtualization infrastructure across multiple sites. Configure VMware ESXi/KVM, SAN/NAS, VLANs, and foundational networking; perform hardware acceptance testing; liaise with systems integrators and DevOps; document standards; maintain secure, classified environments and transition production-ready infrastructure to DevOps teams.

Lead design and implementation of core backend platform services for a ground communications and data-transport system supporting US government satellites. Build multi-tenant cloud services, APIs, and automated, secure infrastructure; own technical problems end-to-end and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across the team.

Lead design and development of multi-tenant backend services and APIs for a space communications platform on AWS. Build scalable, secure services with automation, testing, and mentorship of junior engineers; interact with customers and partners and support operations for US government satellites.

Lead design and development of multi-tenant backend services and APIs on public cloud (AWS). Focus on automation, testing, security, scalability, and performance. Mentor junior engineers, interact with customers/partners for integrations, and solve space communications platform challenges.

Build and lead development of core backend platform services for a space communications ground system. Design and implement multi-tenant cloud-native APIs and services with automation and security, own features end-to-end, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to support US government satellite operations.

Provide Tier 1/2 technical support for macOS, Linux, and cloud apps; manage identity and access (Okta, Google Workspace); administer device lifecycle and MDM (Jamf Pro/Kandji); handle asset tracking, vendor coordination, and security/compliance documentation; support onboarding/offboarding and endpoint security in a hybrid Colorado Springs environment.

The Product Manager will oversee the development of software for national security, coordinate between stakeholders and engineers, and manage product backlogs and project timelines.

Design, build, and operate automated build and deployment infrastructure (GitLab CI/CD, Atlantis). Maintain multiple production Kubernetes clusters, package software as Helm charts, author Terraform cloud infrastructure, configure a federated message bus, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior engineers. Support software teams and own technical problems end-to-end for space communications systems serving the U.S. government.

Build, maintain, and operate AWS-based Kubernetes (EKS) infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Develop Terraform modules, Helm charts, and automation (Python/Go). Ensure platform reliability, security (IAM/cross-account), observability, and troubleshoot production issues while supporting cross-functional engineering teams and classified program requirements.

Company invites speculative applications for software roles solving national security space problems. Uses open-source technologies, values collaboration and transparency, encourages applicants even if they don't meet every requirement, and requires eligibility for U.S. security clearance and specific immigration statuses.

Serve as technical authority for a software-focused space-ground SATCOM program: define system and ground architectures, lead engineering decisions and governance, manage risks and interface definitions (ICDs), support RMF/ATO and milestone reviews, mentor engineers, coordinate with customers and partners, and drive technical roadmaps for scalable, resilient mission operations.

Lead a multi-year, multi-million dollar mission planning software program for USG space communications. Own P&L, contract and subcontractor management, schedules, budgets, staffing, and delivery. Coordinate cross-functional teams, support contract negotiations, ensure compliance with DoD acquisition and EVMS requirements, mentor technical leaders, and support hiring and business development.

Lead multi-year, multi-million dollar mission planning software programs for satellite communications. Own program P&L, manage schedule/budget/staffing, subcontractor oversight, contract delivery, and government engagement. Drive program strategy, hiring, risk management, and cross-functional integration to ensure contractual and technical success.

Serve as technical authority for a software-focused space-ground SATCOM program: drive architecture and technical strategy, manage risks and interfaces, lead MBSE and cloud/containerized solutions, support RMF/ATO, author Space-to-Ground ICDs, coordinate stakeholders, mentor engineers, and support program reviews and proposals to ensure mission success.

Serve as technical authority for a SATCOM space-ground program: define architectures, technical roadmaps, ICDs, manage risks, drive cross-functional execution, support RMF/ATO, lead reviews, mentor engineers, and liaise with customers and partners to ensure mission success.