Mid to Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS Cloud (Security Clearance Required)

ZipRecruiter; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to enhance their AWS cloud infrastructure. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust systems while ensuring security and operational excellence. Candidates should have a strong background in cloud computing, DevOps practices, and hold an active security clearance. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
• 5+ years of experience as an AWS SRE/DevOps Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, Go, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Develop automation tools for AWS operations.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Cloud computing

Automation

DevOps practices

Networking concepts

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

Job Description

Salary: [Insert salary information]

We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to join our team and help maintain and improve our AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, automation, DevOps practices, and an active security clearance.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as an AWS SRE/DevOps Engineer
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
• Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch)
• Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus)
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable AWS cloud infrastructure
• Develop and maintain automation tools to streamline AWS operations and improve system efficiency
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure application reliability and performance
• Contribute to disaster recovery plans and ensure robust backup systems are in place
• Implement and maintain security best practices in the AWS environment

Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with additional cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of advanced Linux system administration
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our AWS cloud infrastructure while adhering to the highest standards of operational excellence.

Remote work available.