Sr Site Reliability Engineer, Operations (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, Virginia, United States
Base: $147,400 - $221,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (at least 50% in-person each quarter)
5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Kubernetes platform maintenance and operations
Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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