Sr Site Reliability Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $237,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Proficiency in terraform infrastructure automation
Experience building ci/cd pipelines with argo cd
** Workday is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for its Federal Government team, based in McLean, VA, with a focus on maintaining and automating Kubernetes-based platforms. The role is fully remote, requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements, and emphasizes a collaborative and mission-driven work culture. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud infrastructure.
  • The successful candidate will maintain a healthy Kubernetes platform using tools like Terraform and Argo CD while ensuring strict compliance with industry standards.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing the trust to take risks and the support for long-term professional growth.

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for its Federal Government team, based in McLean, VA, with a focus on maintaining and automating Kubernetes-based platforms. The role is fully remote, requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements, and emphasizes a collaborative and mission-driven work culture. **

Salary

Base: $147,400 - $237,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Proficiency in Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Experience building CI/CD pipelines with Argo CD
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues

Nice-to-have

  • Growth mindset and collaborative team spirit
  • Passion for automation and problem solving
  • Experience with air-gapped cloud regions
  • Knowledge of security auditing frameworks
  • Curiosity and courage to take risks

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 (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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