Site Reliability Engineer

Zachary Piper, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support a Kubernetes-based platform in highly regulated cloud and on-prem environments. This onsite role at Fort Meade, MD requires a TS/SCI with FSP security clearance and sits on a long-term contract.

The SRE will build and maintain Kubernetes clusters, implement automation, and improve CI/CD pipelines while ensuring compliance and security in regulated settings. 5 days onsite at Fort Meade.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience building and supporting Kubernetes clusters in production, especially Rancher.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms; GovCloud experience is a plus.
• Strong Linux administration skills including system troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, Go, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Exposure to CI/CD tools and GitOps practices such as ArgoCD.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and AWS environments.
• Monitor platform reliability, availability, and performance via observability and alerting.
• Develop automation tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Define and track service reliability metrics (SLIs, SLOs, error budgets).
• Support compliance, security, auditing, and continuous monitoring in regulated environments.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code development using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes for scalability and excellence.
• Collaborate with Security, Platform, and Application teams to deliver reliable infrastructure.

Skills

Kubernetes

Rancher

AWS

Azure

GovCloud

Linux

Python

Go

Ruby

Prometheus

Grafana

GitOps

CI/CD

ArgoCD

Observability

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ArgoCD

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the development, maintenance, and operation of a Kubernetes-based platform within highly regulated cloud and on-premises environments. This individual will work closely with senior engineers and technical leaders to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational performance while supporting compliance-driven initiatives. This is a long-tern contract opportunity with a strong focus on Kubernetes infrastructure, Linux administration, automation, and cloud technologies. This individual must sit onsite 5 days a week at Fort Meade, MD. This person must also hold a security clearance at the level TS/SCI with a FSP.

Responsibilities for the Site Reliability Engineer include:

• Build, maintain, and support Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and AWS environments.
• Monitor platform reliability, availability, and performance through observability, alerting, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and implement automation tools and processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to define and track service reliability metrics, including SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets.
• Support compliance, security, auditing, and continuous monitoring initiatives within regulated environments.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development and enhancements using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes to support platform scalability and operational excellence.
• Partner with Security, Platform, and Application teams to resolve issues and deliver reliable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications for the Site Reliability Engineer include:

• 6-8 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or related infrastructure-focused roles.
• Strong hands-on experience building and supporting Kubernetes clusters in production environments, particularly Rancher.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms; GovCloud experience is a plus.
• Strong Linux administration skills, including system troubleshooting, performance analysis, and infrastructure support.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, Go, Ruby, or other object-oriented languages..
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and centralized logging solutions.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools, deployment automation, and GitOps practices such as ArgoCD is preferred.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, regulated, or audited environments is strongly preferred.

Compensation for the Site Reliability Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $160,000 - $170,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and applicable sick leave

Keywords: Kubernetes, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, Rancher, latform Engineering, AWS, Azure, GovCloud, Linux, Terraform, CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Monitoring, Alerting, Observability, Containerization, Docker, Networking, Automation, Python, Go, Ruby, Object-Oriented Programming, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes Clusters, Production Support, Troubleshooting, Incident Response, Performance Optimization, Scalability, Reliability, High Availability, Security, Compliance, FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, Continuous Monitoring, Audit Support, GitOps, Deployment Automation, Platform Operations, Container Security, Cross-Functional Collaboration, SLI, SLO, Error Budgets, On-Call Support, Systems Administration, Infrastructure Management, Cloud-Native Technologies, AWS Infrastructure, Infrastructure Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Configuration Management, Platform Reliability, Regulated Environments.

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This job is open for applications on 11/5/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date