Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

SBDC

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd (primary location), ...
Fully remote
Kubernetes platform maintenance
Infrastructure automation with terraform
Ci/cd pipelines using argo cd
This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and may require TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and may require TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance.
  • You will operate, automate, and maintain a Kubernetes-based platform to ensure high availability, scalability, and security while collaborating across multiple locations and time zones.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining remote and in-person time, competitive salary ranges, bonus plans, stock grants, and a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared responsibility.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and may require TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance.

Salary

Base: $147,400 - $221,200 USD (primary location), $133,400 - $237,600 USD (additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes platform maintenance
  • Infrastructure automation with Terraform
  • CI/CD pipelines using Argo CD
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • Incident handling and observability
  • Security compliance for federal platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and inclusive team environment
  • Growth mindset and continuous learning
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with air gapped cloud regions
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Experience with security auditing and compliance
  • Proficiency with AWS in production environments

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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