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

Serry Systems Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serry Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable AWS cloud infrastructure in a TS clearance environment. The role emphasizes automation, CI/CD, monitoring, and security to ensure highly available systems.

You will collaborate with development teams to improve performance and reliability, participate in disaster recovery planning, and uphold rigorous security practices across AWS services and platforms.

Qualifications

• Active TS security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an AWS SRE/DevOps Engineer.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/Go/Java).
• Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch).
• Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring/observability tools (CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Strong networking and security best practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Python

Go

Java

AWS

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

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, and DevOps practices, as well as 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

Preferred 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.