Site Reliability Engineer - Top Secret

CATHEXIS; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Parental Leave

Commute Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Tysons, Virginia, is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with Top Secret clearance. The role involves managing Kubernetes clusters, deploying applications, and ensuring the reliability of Cloud Infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, experience with cloud environments, and proficiency in tools such as Docker and Terraform. The position offers a competitive salary range from $100,000 to $160,000, along with performance bonuses, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance or higher is required.
• At least two years of experience with cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with modern open-source technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and scalability of Kubernetes clusters.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes effectively.
• Automate infrastructure processes using modern tools.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud Infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Docker

Python

AWS

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Linux

PostgreSQL

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a Top Secret clearance to join our team. The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will manage, monitor, and optimize clusters on Kubernetes. Together, we’re accelerating our clients’ digital transformation through the building and deployment of data-driven, scalable AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and scalability of our clients’ Kubernetes clusters and Cloud Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Manage Kubernetes Clusters: Ensure the stability, health, and scalability of Kubernetes clusters, deploying applications and services on Kubernetes.
• Kubernetes Management: Deploy, monitor, and scale applications on Kubernetes clusters. Maintain Helm charts, manage services, and ensure resource allocation for optimal cluster performance.
• Containerization & Deployment: Design and maintain Docker-based microservices architecture, ensuring consistent and reproducible deployments across staging, QA, and production environments.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Work with leading Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP) to set up, configure, and manage infrastructure resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up monitoring solutions, define alerts, and manage the incident response process for issues related to Jenkins or Kubernetes clusters.
• Automate Infrastructure Processes: Build automation tools for scaling, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure using modern tools like Terraform, Ansible, Linux, or equivalent.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with development, services, and operations teams to ensure a seamless integration between application development, deployment, and infrastructure.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems follow best practices in terms of security and compliance with relevant regulations. This includes role-based access, encryption, and automated vulnerability scanning.

Required Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance or higher is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with on-premise and off-premise cloud environments.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Hands‑on experience with a range of open‑source technologies, such as Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, K8s, Terraform, Helm, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.
• Ability to program (structured and OOP) using one or more high-level languages, such as Python, Java, C/C++, Ruby, and JavaScript.
• Experience with distributed storage technologies such as NFS, HDFS, Ceph, and Amazon S3, as well as dynamic resource management frameworks (Apache Mesos, Kubernetes, Yarn).
• Proactive approach to identifying problems, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Ability to lead and work independently in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Real passion for developing team‑oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Thrives in an autonomous, empowering, and exciting environment.
• Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi‑functionally and improve scalability.
• Interest in committing to a fun, friendly, expansive, and intellectually stimulating environment.

Desired Skills

• Hands‑on experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers, such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Services.
• Experience with deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
• Conveys highly technical concepts and information in written form to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• The ability to work on multiple concurrent projects is essential. Strong self‑motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a team‑oriented individual, energetic, result & delivery oriented, with a keen interest on quality and the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with national average market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well‑being. The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $160,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

• Performance Bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Commute Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Program
• Community Outreach Initiatives

Equal Employment Opportunity

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written affirmative action plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department [e-mail].