Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $237,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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Kubernetes based platform maintenance
Infrastructure automation with terraform
Ci/cd pipelines using argo cd
** Workday is seeking a highly motivated Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in Reston, VA, with a focus on supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps methodologies, with strong skills in Kubernetes and Terraform. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure infrastructure.
  • You will play a critical role in operating, monitoring, and automating the Workday Kubernetes-based platform to ensure high availability.
  • The position requires a strong technical background and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a mission-driven environment.

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** Workday is seeking a highly motivated Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in Reston, VA, with a focus on supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps methodologies, with strong skills in Kubernetes and Terraform. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes based platform maintenance
  • Infrastructure automation with Terraform
  • CI/CD pipelines using Argo CD
  • High availability and scalability focus
  • Security standard methodologies implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset across time zones
  • Growth mindset and curiosity
  • Experience in air gapped cloud regions
  • Passion for automation and innovation

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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