Sr Site Reliability Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact infrastructure.
  • The successful candidate will ensure the Workday Kubernetes-based platform remains healthy and available while automating provisioning and deployments using Terraform and Argo CD.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing employees with the trust to take risks and the tools to grow within a Fortune 500 environment.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $147,400 - $221,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as accessible and inclusive

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
  • Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • US citizenship requirement for federal contracts

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Strong technical writing documentation skills
  • Experience with air-gapped cloud regions
  • Collaborative mindset in diverse teams
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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