Workday is seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer for its federal operations team, located in Reston, Virginia, to support U.S. Federal Government contracts. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in site reliability engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure, along with a collaborative mindset
Job Summary
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud infrastructure.
You will maintain a healthy Kubernetes-based platform using Terraform and Argo CD while ensuring high availability and strict security compliance.
The position requires US citizenship and may involve on-site work in the DC, MD, and VA area to serve government contracts.
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Workday is seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer for its federal operations team, located in Reston, Virginia, to support U.S. Federal Government contracts. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in site reliability engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure, along with a collaborative mindset.
Salary
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
US citizenship for federal security clearance
Nice-to-have
TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
Air gapped cloud region experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Collaborative mindset in diverse environments
Experience with security auditing frameworks
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years of cloud infrastructure experience
Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
United States citizenship (naturalized or native) required