Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5+ years large scale cloud infrastructure experience
Proficiency in terraform for infrastructure automation
Experience with argo cd and ci/cd pipelines
** Workday is seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer for its federal operations in Reston, VA, to support U.S. federal agencies by ensuring high availability and automation of a Kubernetes-based platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud infrastructure and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations on a secure enterprise cloud platform.
  • The team values integrity, accountability, and shared responsibility while tackling complex challenges in high-stakes government environments.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Top Secret/Secret clearance with a polygraph investigation.

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** Workday is seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer for its federal operations in Reston, VA, to support U.S. federal agencies by ensuring high availability and automation of a Kubernetes-based platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud infrastructure and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving. **

Salary

Base: $147,400 - $221,200 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 large scale cloud infrastructure experience
  • Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation
  • Experience with Argo CD and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Amazon Web Services production environment proficiency
  • Programming skills in Python, Go, or C#
  • Experience with air gapped cloud regions
  • Knowledge of security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • Collaborative mindset in diverse inclusive environments

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on DevOps and cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer-related field or equivalent work experience
  • 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

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