Site Reliability Engineer

SOC LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC in Herndon, VA is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer for a full-time role supporting Linux-based systems, automation, and observability. You will build dashboards with the ELK Stack, write Bash scripts, and automate data flows to improve reliability in a mission-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a Security+ certification, plus the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Security+ certification.
• 2-5 years in systems engineering, automation, DevOps, or related roles.
• Experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation tasks.
• Experience with the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana).
• Strong networking fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation in Linux environments.
• Create and enhance Bash scripts for system admin tasks and data collection.
• Develop and maintain job orchestration tools for data flows.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards using Kibana.
• Support Elasticsearch data ingestion, indexing, and search.
• Monitor performance and identify automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with admins, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Assist with log analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Document automation processes and configurations.
• Participate in testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in monitoring and observability.

Skills

Bash scripting

Linux systems

Monitoring/observability

DevOps practices

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Kibana

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer needed for a full time opportunity with SOC's direct client based in Herndon, VA.

**Due to federal requirements, candidates must hold and possess an Active DOW TS/SCI security clearance to be considered for this role.**

SOC is seeking a motivated Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of automated monitoring, metrics data collection, and real time dashboards within a mission-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Linux-based systems, scripting with Bash, and building operational dashboards using the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). This role is well-suited for a junior to mid-level engineer looking to expand their automation and observability expertise while supporting critical national security missions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation solutions in Linux environments.
• Create and enhance Bash scripts to automate system administration, application log gathering, metrics displays.
• Develop and maintain job orchestration tools for data flows
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Kibana.
• Support Elasticsearch data ingestion, indexing, and search optimization activities.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and mission stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Assist with log analysis, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
• Document automation processes, procedures, and technical configurations.
• Participate in system testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to monitoring, observability, and automation.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Security+ Certification
• 2-5 years of experience in systems engineering, automation, DevOps, software development or related technical roles.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar).
• Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation and system administration tasks.Experience with the ELK Stack, including:
• Elasticsearch
• Familiarity with system monitoring, log aggregation, and operational analytics.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Experience supporting cloud or hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in DoD, Intelligence Community, or other classified environments.

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.