Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Seneca Resources; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer for a remote 18-month contract supporting critical national infrastructure projects. You will design, build, and maintain scalable systems with a focus on automation, incident response, and security adherence.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and participating in on-call rotations. A strong background in Unix/Linux, middleware, cloud tech, and CI/CD is required to drive reliability and

Qualifications

• 6+ years UNIX/Linux experience with middleware and CI/CD automation.
• Strong incident management and on-call practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies and network infrastructure.
• Excellent communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain resilient, scalable systems for high availability and performance.
• Develop automation to reduce manual tasks and operational toil.
• Manage incident response, monitoring, triage, and rapid resolution.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Incorporate security practices and vulnerability management into operations.
• Collaborate across teams using Agile/SAFe with on-call rotations.
• Document workflows and architectures using Visio or Draw.io.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Automation scripting

Incident management

Cloud technologies

Communication

SAFe/Agile

On-call experience

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java-based Middleware/MQ

CI/CD automation

Visio/Draw.io

Network security basics

Firewalls/Load balancers

Job description

Position Title: Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Location: Remote (near Richmond, VA; Charlotte, NC; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Cleveland, OH; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA)

Pay Rate: $85+/hr D.O.E.

Position Description

Join a pivotal team supporting the nation's central bank as a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer. This remote role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading technology professionals in strengthening economic and financial systems. You will leverage your expertise in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, and Systems Engineering to design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable systems. Your work will ensure operational excellence through automation, incident management, security adherence, and continuous improvement initiatives. This 18-month contract may extend or convert to a permanent position, offering a chance to impact critical national infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain resilient, scalable systems ensuring high availability and performance.
• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual tasks, improve efficiency, and minimize operational toil.
• Manage incident response, proactively monitoring systems, triage, and resolve production issues swiftly.
• Lead root cause analysis, post-mortem reviews, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Integrate security principles into operational practices, maintaining compliance and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate across teams using Agile methodologies, participating in SAFe frameworks, with on-call rotations included.
• Document workflows, system architectures, and procedures using Visio or Draw.io to ensure clarity and maintainability.

Top Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in Unix/Linux systems, middleware (Java-based Middleware/MQ), databases, SRE, or orchestration and CI/CD automation.
• Proven automation expertise with scripting and tooling to streamline workflows.
• Strong background in incident management, on-call practices, and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies, network infrastructure—including firewalls, load balancers, routing, switches—and server hardware.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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.