Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd (reston); base: $133...
Fully remote
Kubernetes-based platform maintenance
Terraform infrastructure automation
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure cloud infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure cloud infrastructure.
  • You will maintain a healthy Kubernetes-based platform using Terraform and Argo CD to ensure high availability and scalability for customers.
  • The position requires US citizenship and may require an active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on government contracts.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure cloud infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $147,400 - $221,200 USD (Reston); Base: $133,400 - $237,600 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

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
  • Experience with air gapped cloud regions
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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