Cloud Operations Engineer I

Kiteworks is a highly profitable and growing software company making a meaningful impact in the security and compliance space. We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to help design, build, and scale the cloud infrastructure powering our platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving reliability and observability, and contributing to modern DevOps and infrastructure practices across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure primarily in AWS
• Build and improve infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to support reliable software delivery
• Implement and enhance monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability across the stack
• Support infrastructure performance, reliability, and security best practices
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in incident response / operations rotations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve developer experience and infrastructure workflows
• Contribute to architecture decisions and strategic infrastructure initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations across teams
• Help drive adoption of DevOps best practices throughout the engineering organization

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitLab
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with infrastructure automation, monitoring, and observability tooling
• Understanding of infrastructure migrations / modernization efforts
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving systems

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting
• Familiarity with ArgoCD
• Understanding of email security concepts

The Values That Define Us

Execution - We deliver results with focus, ownership, and consistency. Our teams take initiative, solve challenges proactively, and continuously optimize how we work to create meaningful impact for our customers.

Transparency - We communicate openly and clearly, ensuring stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions. We foster a culture of trust, welcome feedback, and embrace accountability in everything we do.

Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of honesty and responsibility. Our teams act ethically, consistently honor commitments, and build trust through principled, reliable actions.

Benefits

• Equity Upside - Stock options to share in company success
• Flexible Work - Hybrid working model to support both collaboration and work‑life balance
• Monthly Perks - 20/month in Edenred vouchers to spend on meals, shopping, and more
• Smart Commuting - JobRad bike leasing program with up to 40% tax savings — a healthier, more sustainable way to get around
• Extra Time to Celebrate - Enjoy your birthday off every year
• Give Back - 1 dedicated Volunteer Day annually to support causes you care about
• Generous Time Off - 30 days of annual leave to recharge, travel, and enjoy life

Commitment to Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Kiteworks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Kiteworks, customer, and/or government security screening requirements for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:

Kiteworks Background Check: This position requires passing the Kiteworks background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.