Sr Site Reliability Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office/remote flexibility)
Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
Infrastructure automation with terraform
Ci/cd pipeline management using argo cd
Workday is seeking a Sr Site Reliability Engineer for their Federal Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on managing and automating their Kubernetes-based platform to support U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps methodologies, and a collaborative mindset, and will work in a culture that values integrity and teamwork

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud infrastructure.
  • The team values integrity, accountability, and collaboration while tackling complex challenges to deliver reliable solutions for government clients.
  • Candidates will work with cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, Terraform, and Argo CD to ensure platform health and scalability.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Sr Site Reliability Engineer for their Federal Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on managing and automating their Kubernetes-based platform to support U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps methodologies, and a collaborative mindset, and will work in a culture that values integrity and teamwork.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
  • Infrastructure automation with Terraform
  • CI/CD pipeline management using Argo CD
  • High availability and security compliance
  • Technical documentation and troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset across time zones
  • Growth mindset and inclusive environment
  • Experience with air-gapped cloud regions
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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