Senior Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, Operations; US Fed Security Clearance

Position: Senior Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, Operations (US Fed with Security Clearance
Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it.

Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back.

In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team
Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations-so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world.

The work isn't theoretical. It's operational. It's high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking. From day one, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing-especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility. We challenge each other to think clearly, act thoughtfully, and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands.

Here, curiosity is matched with accountability. Ambition is paired with trust. You'll have the space to do your best work, the support to keep growing, and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission. If you're looking to apply your experience to meaningful, mission-driven work-alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last-you'll find that opportunity at Workday Government.

About the Role This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). Responsibilities:
* Manage and lead the teams responsible for ensuring the Workday Kubernetes based platform is maintained, healthy, and ensures high availability for our customers through, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, reporting, incident handling and response, and observability tools.

* Maintain core platform components, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

* Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using tools like Terraform and Argo CD.

* Provide support and solve for platform-related issues, working closely with development teams to resolve problems.

* Implement and maintain security standard methodologies for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

* Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes.

* Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the team.

* Collaborate effectively with other engineers and development teams across multiple locations and time zones.

* Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space.

* Coach and mentor team members to help them to be at their best, assisting with career growth and personal development

* Personify and promote the Workday values of Employees, Customer Service, Innovation, Integrity, Fun, and Profitability About You This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred. Basic Qualifications
* 5+ years of managing and leading site reliability engineering teams.

* 5+ years of hands-on experience working with large scale cloud infrastructure, automation, and overall Dev Ops methodologies You will work closely with your teams and apply your knowledge and hands on skills.

* Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience. Other Qualifications
* Infrastructure as code:
Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.

* Experience with building, maintaining, and consuming CI/CD…