Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

WORKDAY AUSTRALIA PTY

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $237,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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Kubernetes based platform maintenance
Terraform infrastructure automation
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
** Workday is seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in Reston, VA. The role focuses on managing and automating a Kubernetes-based platform for U.S. federal government agencies, requiring strong technical skills and an understanding of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure infrastructure.
  • You will play a critical role in operating and automating a Kubernetes-based platform to ensure high availability and scalability.
  • The position requires United States citizenship and potentially a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on government contracts.

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** Workday is seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in Reston, VA. The role focuses on managing and automating a Kubernetes-based platform for U.S. federal government agencies, requiring strong technical skills and an understanding of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. **

Salary

Base: $147,400 - $237,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes based platform maintenance
  • Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • High availability and security standards
  • Incident handling and response

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset across time zones
  • Growth mindset and curiosity
  • Knowledge sharing within the team
  • Passion for automation and innovation

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • United States citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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