Sr Site Reliability Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $237,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Bachelor's degree in computer related field
Proficiency in terraform and argo cd tools
** Workday is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on supporting U.S. federal agencies through high-impact, mission-driven work. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure cloud platforms.
  • The successful candidate will maintain a healthy Kubernetes-based platform using automation tools like Terraform and Argo CD to ensure high availability.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in-office or with customers.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on supporting U.S. federal agencies through high-impact, mission-driven work. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • Proficiency in Terraform and Argo CD tools
  • Strong technical writing documentation skills
  • Ability to obtain US government security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Experience with air gapped cloud regions
  • Knowledge of security auditing frameworks
  • Collaborative mindset for diverse teams
  • Passion for automation and problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years large scale cloud infrastructure experience
  • US citizenship required for federal contract eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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