Senior DevOps Security & Compliance Expert (mfd)

The Mission

OroraTech based in Munich is building a constellation of nanosatellites with thermal infrared cameras for wildfire detection infrastructure monitoring and other applications. To support this mission we are looking for DevOps Engineers with real-world experience to design implement and maintain the infrastructure at the core of our customer facing Wildfire Solution platform. Youll help keep our systems reliable and scalable across space and ground improving our ability to monitor and respond to wildfires worldwide.

With our own satellite constellation (OTC-P1 launched in ) we aim to expand our DevOps Team responsible for maintaining and operating the data platform. By joining us youll have a direct impact on our users who are fighting climate change every day.

Starting date of position will commence Q1 of 2026.

What youll be doing

For our cross-functional infrastructure and operations team were seeking someone who is proactive organized and able to drive the development and optimization of our infrastructure with a holistic mindset.

Infrastructure & Architecture

Implement monitor and run scalable highly available systems in the cloud and hardwareintheloop lab environments.

Use infrastructureascode to create and maintain environments and run data stores (databases S3) tuned for performance and reliability.

Operations & Reliability

Set up operate and maintain software components monitoring and logging (ELK Grafana Prometheus) to meet SLOs.

Advocate for best practices and ensure operational excellence responding quickly to high-impact issues and bugs.

Compliance & Security

Prepare OroraTech for certifications (e.g. FedRAMP SOC 2 ISO ESA CCM) by leading gap assessments implementing controls and maintaining auditready documentation.

Build and operate securityfocused infrastructure and processes to achieve certification readiness and keep auditready documentation.

Develop OroraTechsTrust Center ensuring transparency and reliability for customers and partners.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate customer security and compliance requirements derive internal measures and simplify processes while strengthening overall platform stability.

Collaboration & Process

Collaborate closely with development QA as part of product teams to integrate DevOps practices throughout the organization.

Contribute to CI / CD pipelines (GitLab CI) ensuring seamless code deployment and robust test automation.

Document infrastructure tools and processes thoroughly fostering knowledge sharing and consistency.

Relevant Skills

• Real-world experience managing production grade infrastructure under real-world load conditions.
• Advanced Linux knowledge for system configuration networking and packaging (Docker Nix).
• Expertise with major cloud platforms and container orchestration and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with security and compliance frameworks (e.g. FedRAMP SOC 2 ISO ESA CCM) and readiness to support audits.
• Understanding of load balancing scalability mechanisms and best practices in security.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and continuous integration / delivery pipelines (GitLab CI).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash Python) to automate operational tasks.
• Strong problem solving capabilities & proactive communication in a ticket-based agile software development environment.
• University degree in Computer Science STEM / MINT or equivalent work experience.
• Fluent in English German is a plus.

If youre unsure you tick every box apply anyway we hire for potential.

Our Benefits

• Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOPVirtual Share Option Program)
• Company pension scheme (bAV Betriebliche Altersversorgung)
• Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24 / 7)
• Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)
• Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription
• Free Deutschland ticket
• Discount on lunch meals
• Company bike via JobRad
• Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area

We Offer

Join a talented international open-minded and supportive team where your voice is heard and your code is used in production.

Be part of the solution to climate change

Attractive office and lab in Munich (obviously including free snacks / drinks / coffee)

Family-friendly environment Our office includes a dedicated parents room so youre supported at every stage of life.

Work when you work best Whether youre a night owl or an early bird our flexible hours let you design a schedule that fits your rhythm.

Competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Compliance Management,Risk Management,Financial Services,PCI,Banking,Cost Accounting Standards,Quality Systems,Research Experience,NIST Standards,Securities Law,SOX,ISO 27000

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1