Sr Site Reliability Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd (mclean); base: $133...
Fully remote
5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Proficiency in terraform and argo cd
Strong background in kubernetes operations
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure cloud infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure cloud infrastructure.
  • The successful candidate will maintain high availability and scalability for a Kubernetes-based platform while automating infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter, along with competitive compensation including bonus plans and stock grants.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Proficiency in Terraform and Argo CD
  • Strong background in Kubernetes operations
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline management
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Growth mindset and collaborative spirit
  • Experience with air-gapped cloud regions
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go
  • Strong technical writing documentation skills
  • Experience with security auditing frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of DevOps and cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer-related field or equivalent
  • Must be a United States citizen eligible for security clearance
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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