Senior Site Reliability Engineer - G11 :26-02548

Akraya, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Kubernetes platform engineer to design, deploy, and maintain a secure, compliant environment for government-grade workloads. You will build production clusters, automate provisioning, and implement robust observability while aligning with FedRAMP High and IL5 requirements.

The role emphasizes automation, security, and reliability, with a 12-month contract and remote work options across the US and CA.

Qualifications

• Must have production Kubernetes experience.
• Experience FedRAMP High or DoD IL5 compliance.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems.
• Develop and refine CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments.
• Ensure platform adheres to FedRAMP High and IL5 compliance.

Skills

Kubernetes

Terraform

Python

Prometheus

GitOps

Job description

Primary Skills

• Kubernetes (advanced)
• Terraform (intermediate)
• Python (intermediate)
• Prometheus (intermediate)
• GitOps (beginner)

Contract Type

W2 Only

Duration

12 months with possibility of extension

Location

#LI-Remote US, CA

Pay Range

$58.00 to $60.40 per hour #LP

Job Summary

This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining a highly reliable Kubernetes platform for regulated environments. You will focus on automating infrastructure, enhancing observability, and ensuring compliance with strict government standards. The position requires a blend of software engineering and operational expertise to build a developer-friendly and secure platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems.
• Develop and refine CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments.
• Ensure platform adherence to FedRAMP High and IL5 compliance.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
• Hands‑on experience with FedRAMP High or DoD IL5 compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code.

Industry Experience

Experience working with government or highly regulated cloud environments, specifically with FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance frameworks, is essential for this role.