Junior DevOps Engineer

ABOUT BLACK KITE

Black Kite is the global leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, trusted by more than 3,000 organizations worldwide. We give security and business leaders a continuous, outside-in view of their entire vendor ecosystem - translating complex cyber, financial, and compliance signals into clear, actionable risk intelligence.

We go beyond open standards-based cyber ratings. Black Kite helps organizations make smarter risk decisions, strengthen business resilience, and scale their third-party cyber risk management programs in an increasingly complex digital environment. Our work has earned consistent recognition from customers and industry analysts alike.

WHY BLACK KITE

We're a fast-moving, high-impact team solving one of the most critical challenges in cybersecurity today. If you're looking to do meaningful work alongside sharp, collaborative people - and grow your career in a space that matters - you're in the right place.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server and a strong interest in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies.

You will be responsible for managing and optimizing databases hosted on GCP, especially Cloud SQL, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Write, analyze, and optimize SQL queries for performance and scalability
• Manage and maintain PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases on GCP (Cloud SQL)
• Perform query tuning and performance optimization using execution plans
• Design, implement, and maintain indexes
• Support and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery setups in cloud environments
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks:
• • Index rebuild/reorganization
  • Statistics updates
  • Backup & restore operations
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues in GCP environments
• Work closely with GCP services and infrastructure (Cloud SQL, Compute Engine, IAM basics, networking concepts)
• Collaborate with other teams to improve database usage and efficiency

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field and 1-2 years of database engineering experience
• Basic hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Strong ability to write clean, efficient, and optimized SQL queries
• Solid understanding of:
• • Query execution plans
  • Query optimization techniques
  • Indexing strategies
• Familiarity with:
• • Joins, subqueries, CTEs, window functions
  • Data modeling basics (normalization, relationships)
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or strong foundational knowledge, especially:
• • Cloud SQL
  • Basic cloud concepts (compute, networking, IAM)
• Understanding of high availability and replication concepts in cloud environments
• Experience with database maintenance and monitoring
• Ability to work in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

PREFERRED

• Experience with other GCP services (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Monitoring)
• Experience with non-relational databases, such as:
• • MongoDB
  • Elasticsearch
  • Redis
• Familiarity with query profiling and performance tools
• Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of database security and access control

The expected base compensation range for this role is $85,000-$100,000, commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience. Compensation at Black Kite extends well beyond base pay - our total rewards program includes performance-based bonuses, equity, flexible healthcare options, paid time off, and retirement savings. This range reflects a nationwide market spectrum and will vary based on qualifications, role scope, complexity, and location.