Site Reliability Engineer

Joint Activities

$176K — $282K *
Information Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 16 years of experience in software development and engineering across various stages including diagnosis and resolution of issues.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's degree considered equivalent to more experience.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is mandatory.
  • One of several specified AWS certifications is required, such as AWS Certified Developer-Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the migration of on-premise systems to the WANDS/AWS cloud.
  • Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure, ensuring robust security and connectivity.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Ansible for scalability and auditability.
  • Apply principles of the AWS Well-Architected Framework across various operational domains.
  • Carry out Site Reliability Engineering functions focused on system automation and resilience.
  • Design extensive monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure system performance and availability.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to enhance system reliability and decrease operational burdens.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and dependents.
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous cap.
  • Participation in an attractive bonus plan.
Full Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the migration of on-premise corporate hardware systems into the WANDS/AWS cloud environment.
  • Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPCs, networking, security controls, IAM, and related services.

  • Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible to ensure scalable, repeatable, and auditable deployments.

  • Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles across operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability.

  • Perform Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) functions, including automation of operational tasks, system hardening, and resilience engineering.

  • Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system availability, performance, and rapid incident response.

  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to improve system reliability and reduce operational toil.

  • Identify and drive continuous improvements in cloud architecture, reliability, and operational processes.

Qualifications

  • Sixteen (16) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is highly desired which will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience. A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience. NOTE: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

 

One of the following certifications is required:

AWS Certified Developer-AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect-AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect-ProfessionalAWS Certified SysOps Administrator-AssociateCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKAD)Elastic Certified EngineerElastic Certified Obervability Engineer

 

*Possession of a Cloud certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation.

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

 

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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