Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, Virginia, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd (reston, va); + loca...
Fully remote
Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
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, high-impact cloud infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud infrastructure.
  • The successful candidate will maintain a healthy Kubernetes-based platform using Terraform and Argo CD to ensure scalability, security, and high availability.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing the trust to take risks and the support for long-term professional growth.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
  • Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • High availability and security compliance
  • Incident handling and observability tools

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 hands-on experience with large scale cloud infrastructure
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent work experience
  • Must be a United States citizen eligible for TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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