Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, Virginia, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd (reston, va); + loca...
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5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
** Workday is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to support U.S. federal government contracts, focusing on maintaining a high-availability Kubernetes-based platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, particularly in automation and cloud infrastructure, and align with Workday's collaborative culture that emphasizes integrity and innovation. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure, high-impact technology.
  • You will play a critical role in operating a Kubernetes-based platform, utilizing tools like Terraform and Argo CD to ensure high availability and security.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in large-scale cloud infrastructure and mandates that all personnel be United States citizens.

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to support U.S. federal government contracts, focusing on maintaining a high-availability Kubernetes-based platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, particularly in automation and cloud infrastructure, and align with Workday's collaborative culture that emphasizes integrity and innovation. **

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

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

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Air gapped cloud region experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset in diverse environments
  • Experience with security auditing frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer-related field or equivalent
  • Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Proficiency in Python, Go, C#, Ruby, or Rust

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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