Site Reliability Engineer

Bay Systems Consulting, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to maintain the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical HPC systems and data center infrastructure. The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, automation, and 24/7 availability.

This 12-month contract requires on-site overnight coverage and collaboration with engineering and operations to minimize downtime and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux/Unix environments, SSH, and system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, Perl, Java, C, or C++.
• Understanding of networking protocols, IT infra, firewalls, and ACLs.
• Experience supporting highly available enterprise infrastructure or large-scale data centers.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite overnight in a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor HPC systems, servers, storage, networks, and data center infrastructure for reliability.
• Investigate alerts, troubleshoot incidents, and coordinate escalations to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain automated monitoring, alerting, and incident-response solutions.
• Utilize Linux, scripting, and ServiceNow to streamline workflows and improve performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve issues and coordinate maintenance.
• Maintain incident documentation, service tickets, and operational records.
• Perform routine data center inspections, including environmental monitoring.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Python

Bash

Perl

Java

C

C++

Networking

Incident management

Onsite overnight

Tools

Kubernetes

Prometheus

VictoriaMetrics

Alertmanager

ServiceNow ITSM

Job description

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Site Reliability Engineer

CORP Full Time Berkeley, California, Berkeley, CA, US

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)

Position Type: 12 - month contract

Schedule: Onsite | Overnight Shift (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM), 5 Days/Week

Position Overview

Seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC). This role focuses on maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical high-performance computing (HPC) systems and data center infrastructure. The SRE will support 24/7 operations through proactive monitoring, incident response, automation, and continuous operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor HPC systems, servers, storage, networks, and data center infrastructure to ensure operational reliability.


• Investigate system alerts, troubleshoot incidents, and coordinate escalations to minimize downtime.


• Develop and maintain automated monitoring, alerting, and incident-response solutions.


• Utilize Linux, scripting, and ServiceNow to streamline operational workflows and improve system performance.


• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical issues and coordinate maintenance activities.


• Maintain accurate incident documentation, service tickets, and operational records.


• Perform routine data center inspections, including environmental monitoring, power, and cooling systems.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments , command-line tools, and SSH.


• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, Perl, Java, C, or C++ .


• Understanding of networking protocols, IT infrastructure, firewalls, and access control lists (ACLs).


• Experience supporting highly available systems, enterprise infrastructure, or large-scale data centers.


• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Ability to work onsite overnight within a 24/7 operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, Alertmanager , or similar monitoring technologies.


• Knowledge of ServiceNow, IT Service Management (ITSM) , and incident management best practices.


• Experience developing automation tools, including Agentic AI solutions for operational efficiency and proactive monitoring.