Site Reliability Engineer, Lead (R0245130)

Seneca Resources; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer in Chantilly, VA to ensure reliability, performance, scalability, and security of key production systems and platforms. You will lead the design and implementation of observability, automation, incident response, and operational best practices across cloud and air-gapped environments.

Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to enhance system resilience and mitigate operational risks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Extensive Linux systems administration and networking experience within AWS.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Terragrunt).
• Kubernetes administration, troubleshooting, and operational expertise.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of security or DevOps/Platform engineering experience, or 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification within 6 months of start date.

Skills

Observability tools

Linux administration

Python scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

Security clearance

Security concepts

Experience with cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

12+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Terraform

Terragrunt

AWS

OpenTelemetry

Kubernetes tooling

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team in Chantilly, VA. In this critical role, you will ensure the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of key production systems and platforms. You will lead the design and implementation of observability, automation, incident response, and operational best practices across cloud and air-gapped environments. Collaborate closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to enhance system resilience and mitigate operational risks. Drive root cause analysis, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to support highly available, efficient, and scalable services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud infrastructure, operational excellence, and security practices.

Position Title

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Location

Chantilly, VA

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Pay Rate

Up to $180,000 annually

Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team in Chantilly, VA. In this critical role, you will ensure the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of key production systems and platforms. You will lead the design and implementation of observability, automation, incident response, and operational best practices across cloud and air-gapped environments. Collaborate closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to enhance system resilience and mitigate operational risks. Drive root cause analysis, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to support highly available, efficient, and scalable services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud infrastructure, operational excellence, and security practices.

Top Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Extensive Linux systems administration and networking experience within AWS
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation strategies
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Terragrunt)
• Kubernetes administration, troubleshooting, and operational expertise
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of security or DevOps/Platform engineering experience, or 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification within 6 months of start date

Nice To Have

• Experience deploying OpenTelemetry and managing AWS CloudWatch, EKS, and related AWS services
• Work with Rancher to manage Kubernetes environments
• Familiarity with SRE practices such as SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and incident management
• Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, containerized workloads
• Understanding of NIST 800-53 and NIST-190 security standards
• Master's degree in a relevant field and additional security certifications (Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, GSEC)

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.