Site Reliability Engineer

Synergetics - A Worldwide Resource For Business Problem Solving; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergetics - A Worldwide Resource For Business Problem Solving is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This role focuses on building automation and scaling deployment infrastructure. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in SRE principles and experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities include designing Python tools to automate workflows and configuring industrial network infrastructure. Join a diverse team and shape our manufacturing execution system platform.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Strong foundation in SRE principles and practices.
• 3+ years writing automation tools and scripts in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design Python tools that automate system configuration.
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for scaling.
• Deploy and configure industrial network infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

Automation tools and scripts in Python

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPNs, Wi-Fi)

Experience with Linux, Postgres

CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

WireGuard

Mikrotik

Cisco

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who wants to build systems, not just keep them running. You'll help shape Synovate, our manufacturing execution system (MES) platform. The work involves building automation, scaling our deployment infrastructure, and bringing modern engineering practices into industrial environments. You'll sit at the crossroads of software, networking, and manufacturing, designing tools and systems that change how deployments happen.

Responsibilities

• Design Python tools that automate system configuration, device provisioning, and deployment workflows
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks that scale across client environments
• Use AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to move faster while keeping code quality high
• Build monitoring and diagnostic systems that give real-time visibility into network and device health
• Lead deployments in the field
• Deploy and configure industrial network infrastructure across client manufacturing sites, including Wi‑Fi, routers, VPNs, and IoT devices
• Support and troubleshoot Azure cloud deployments
• Solve connectivity challenges in complex factory environments
• Configure secure networking solutions including WireGuard VPNs and Mikrotik industrial routers
• Act as the technical lead during deployments and escalations
• Improve infrastructure and DevOps
• Apply and evolve SRE practices to improve system resilience and scalability
• Build CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions to streamline automation and configuration deployment
• Manage device fleets, including inventory tracking and OTA updates
• Write clear documentation for systems, tools, and processes
• Collaborate across teams
• Work with Network Engineering to define and standardize deployment architectures
• Document decisions using ADRs and modern documentation practices
• Build runbooks and workflows that let other teams run their own deployments

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in SRE principles and practices
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
• 3+ years writing automation tools and scripts in Python
• Solid networking knowledge across TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, DNS, and DHCP, with hands‑on configuration experience
• Experience with Linux, Postgres, and software development best practices
• Familiarity with network hardware from Mikrotik, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, or similar
• Experience with WireGuard, IPSec, or other VPN technologies
• Background with automation tools like Ansible or Terraform
• Comfortable in Linux environments, ideally Debian or Ubuntu
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows, preferably GitHub Actions
• Willing to travel to client sites roughly 25 to 35% of the time

Required Skills

• Experience troubleshooting IoT devices and sensor connectivity
• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Network certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
• Experience using AI coding tools alongside strong documentation habits

Preferred Skills

• Experience troubleshooting IoT devices and sensor connectivity
• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Network certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
• Experience using AI coding tools alongside strong documentation habits

Equal Opportunity Statement

Synergetics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We participate in the E‑Verify program following offer acceptance.