Sr Site Reliability Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $147,400 - $237,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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Kubernetes based platform maintenance
Terraform infrastructure automation
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
** Workday is seeking a highly motivated Sr Site Reliability Engineer for its Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in McLean, VA, specifically to support U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps methodologies, and will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on meaningful, mission-driven work. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure infrastructure.
  • The team values integrity, respect, and shared responsibility while tackling high-impact operational challenges in complex environments.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens and may require a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on these contracts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Workday is seeking a highly motivated Sr Site Reliability Engineer for its Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team in McLean, VA, specifically to support U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps methodologies, and will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on meaningful, mission-driven work. **

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
  • Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • High availability and security implementation
  • US Federal government contract support

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset across time zones
  • Growth mindset and curiosity
  • Comprehensive technical documentation skills
  • Air gapped cloud region experience

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years 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 clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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