Site Reliability Engineer II

Illumio; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

You will design and deploy cloud infrastructure, implement IaC, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, monitor systems, and collaborate across Engineering, SRE/OPS, and Security to continuously improve availability and performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as SRE/DevOps or similar role in production
• Azure-focused production experience preferred
• Strong scripting language skills (PowerShell, Python, Go) and automation
• Experience with IaC, CI/CD, monitoring, and incident response

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
• Implement IaC with Terraform/ARM/CloudFormation
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, CodePipeline, or Jenkins
• Monitor performance and reliability; lead incident response and RCA
• Collaborate with engineering to build scalable, reliable cloud architectures
• Apply security best practices and regulatory compliance in cloud environments
• Drive automation to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency
• Stay updated on cloud trends and evaluate new technologies
• Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of learning

Skills

Automation

CI/CD

Cloud-native

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

CloudFormation

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments - stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Location: 5 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.

Our Team’s Vision:

Our Engineering team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You’ll work with a cutting-edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.

We’re shaping the future of cybersecurity. And together, we will continue to build world-class products—led by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history.

Your Impact:

As an SRE Engineer II, you will be responsible for managing our multi-cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS and/or GCP. As and when required, you will be responsible for designing new services and applications in the cloud(s) and take them from development to production while working closely with Engineering, SRE/OPS, and Security teams.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work on enhancing system reliability and scalability of Illumio SaaS products, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for cloud technology, automation, and collaboration, along with a solid foundation in Azure cloud platform and related DevOps practices.

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, AWS, and/or GCP to support our applications and services
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation to automate provisioning and configuration management
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery and deployment, leveraging tools such as Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, or Jenkins
• Monitor system performance, application health, and infrastructure metrics using cloud monitoring and logging services, and implement proactive measures to optimize performance and availability
• Support incident response and resolution efforts, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and document post-incident reviews
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to design and implement scalable and reliable architectures, providing guidance on best practices for cloud-native application development
• Implement security best practices and controls in cloud environments to protect data, applications, and infrastructure, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline operational tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve overall efficiency in cloud operations
• Stay current with cloud platform updates, trends, and best practices, and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption to drive innovation and efficiency
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the SRE/DevOps team

Your Toolkit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience working as an SRE, DevOps Engineer, or similar role, with hands-on experience in Azure cloud platform in a production environment setting
• Exposure to AWS and/or GCP cloud platforms is preferred
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Go for automation and infrastructure management tasks
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies, containerization technologies, and microservices architecture in cloud environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, or AWS/GCP certifications are a plus

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Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Our Commitment

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success.

All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.