Infrastructure Site Reliability Engineer (Local only)

Maxonic Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,921 - 129,494; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Site Reliability Engineer. This role requires extensive experience in AWS, Linux, and automation scripting. Responsibilities include maintaining AWS infrastructure, supporting containerized applications, and automating operational tasks. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of relevant experience, including proficiency with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. A hybrid work schedule is available, and the position starts as a contract with potential for full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE-focused technical role.
• Solid practical experience with AWS cloud provider services.
• Hands-on experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation.
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring systems like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience with writing SQLs on PostgreSQL DB.
• Working understanding of core networking principles (VPC, routing, load balancing).
• Basic understanding of security and compliance requirements in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining AWS infrastructure components.
• Execute Infrastructure as Code (IaC) changes using tools like Terraform.
• Support operations and maintenance of existing containerized applications.
• Help maintain the security and efficiency of AWS network topologies.
• Perform configuration and maintenance of cloud load balancing and DNS services.
• Identify and automate routine manual operational tasks using scripting.
• Participate in incident response efforts and document root cause analysis.
• Maintain and use existing monitoring and alerting systems.
• Ensure operational procedures align with security best practices.

Skills

AWS Cloud Services

Linux Administration

Python

Bash

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

SQL (PostgreSQL)

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Infrastructure Site Reliability Engineer (Local only)

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Job Description:

Job Title: Infrastructure Site Reliability Engineer

Job Type: Contract (4+ months) with strong possibility to convert to fulltime

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Work Schedule: Hybrid (2 days a week)

Rate: $80, Based on experience, Open to C2C candidates as well.

As a Site Reliability Engineer (Contractor), you will be a hands‑on contributor, focused on supporting and improving the reliability of our AWS cloud infrastructure. You will apply core SRE principles to automate operational tasks, monitor system health, and participate in incident response. This role is execution‑focused, supporting the senior team in ensuring our services are available and performant while maintaining an awareness of healthcare compliance standards.

The contract extension beyond 3 months will be on a need basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining highly available AWS infrastructure components.
• Execute Infrastructure as Code (IaC) changes using tools like Terraform to provision and configure resources.
• Support the operations and maintenance of existing containerized applications running on platforms like Kubernetes and Docker.
• AWS Networking Support:
• Assist the senior team in maintaining the security and efficiency of our core AWS network topologies (e.g., VPCs, subnets, routing).
• Perform basic configuration and maintenance of cloud load balancing (ALB/NLB) and DNS services (Route 53).
• Support the enforcement of network security policies and assist in routine network troubleshooting for connectivity or latency issues.
• Site Reliability & Automation:
• Identify and automate routine manual operational tasks using scripting (Python/Bash) to improve efficiency and reduce toil.
• Participate in blameless post‑mortems and incident response efforts, focusing on documenting steps taken and assisting with root cause analysis.
• Contribute to the documentation and adherence of established Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs).
• Monitoring & Compliance:
• Maintain and use existing monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to ensure system health.
• Assist in managing and verifying CI/CD pipelines to ensure safe and efficient software releases.
• Support compliance efforts by ensuring operational procedures align with security best practices and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2).

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE‑focused technical role.
• Solid practical experience with AWS cloud provider services.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, etc for automation.
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring systems like Prometheus, Grafana, AWS Cloud Watch.
• Experience with writing SQLs on PostgreSQL DB.
• Working understanding of core networking principles (VPC, routing, load balancing).
• Basic understanding of security and compliance requirements in a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, finance).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or AWS Certified Developer.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award‑winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long‑term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Jhankar Chanda ([e-mail] for more details.