Senior Site Reliability Engineer

CSS; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to deploy, validate, and operationalize AI, HPC, Kubernetes, and enterprise infrastructure. This role transforms newly installed hardware into production-ready platforms through standardized provisioning, automation, testing, and infrastructure validation activities.

Working as part of a holistic team strategy, you will support large, complex customer deployments and ensure infrastructure environments are ready for operational handoff and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure engineering or SRE experience.
• Experience deploying, supporting, or validating AI, GPU, HPC, or large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes, container platforms, and enterprise Linux administration.
• Strong knowledge of server provisioning, virtualization, storage, networking, and infrastructure operations.
• Experience with VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, or related virtualization technologies.
• Experience developing automation and scripting solutions using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support infrastructure readiness, platform engineering, and deployment activities across customer environments.
• Deploy, configure, and validate AI, GPU, and HPC infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare and administer Kubernetes platforms, container runtimes, storage integrations, networking components, and cluster infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and validate NVIDIA technologies including GPU drivers, CUDA, GPU Operators, and telemetry solutions.
• Validate high-performance networking technologies and GPU-to-GPU communications.
• Develop automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Bash and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Create customer-facing deployment documentation and readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, virtualization, containerization, networking, and AI platform issues.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset

Written and verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree / College Diploma

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

KVM

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

As the Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical resource responsible for deploying, validating, and operationalizing AI, HPC, Kubernetes, and enterprise infrastructure environments. This role transforms newly installed hardware into production-ready platforms through standardized provisioning, automation, testing, and infrastructure validation activities. Working as part of a holistic team strategy, you will support large, complex customer deployments and ensure infrastructure environments are ready for operational handoff and long-term success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and engagement to support infrastructure readiness, platform engineering, and deployment activities across customer environments.
• Deploy, configure, and validate AI, GPU, and High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare and administer Kubernetes platforms, container runtimes, storage integrations, networking components, and cluster infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and validate NVIDIA technologies including GPU drivers, CUDA, GPU Operators, AI Enterprise prerequisites, and telemetry solutions.
• Validate accelerated networking technologies including InfiniBand, RoCE, RDMA, and GPU‑to‑GPU communications.
• Perform infrastructure readiness assessments, burn‑in testing, operational acceptance testing, and performance validation activities.
• Configure and support server infrastructure including iDRAC, iLO, BMC, firmware, storage, and networking components.
• Deploy and administer Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V, and KVM‑based environments.
• Apply security hardening standards, compliance requirements, and operational best practices throughout deployment and validation activities.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows utilizing PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code methodologies.
• Create customer‑facing deployment documentation, technical reports, readiness assessments, and operational validation deliverables.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, operating system, virtualization, containerization, networking, and AI platform issues.
• Participate in advanced technical training and continued education to maintain expertise in cloud, infrastructure, AI, and platform technologies.
• Support technical engagements across customer environments and collaborate with internal engineering, architecture, and service delivery teams.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) or equivalent combination of education and technical experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Systems Administration, or related technical roles.
• Experience deploying, supporting, or validating AI, GPU, HPC, or large‑scale enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes, container platforms, and enterprise Linux administration.
• Strong knowledge of server provisioning, virtualization, storage, networking, and infrastructure operations.
• Experience with VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V, KVM, or related virtualization technologies.
• Experience developing automation and scripting solutions using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automated deployment methodologies.
• Experience with NVIDIA GPU technologies, CUDA, AI Enterprise, or related AI infrastructure platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of InfiniBand, RDMA, RoCE, or high‑performance networking technologies preferred.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Possess a customer‑centric mindset and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification
• NVIDIA certifications related to AI, GPU, or DGX platforms
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent

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