Site Reliability Engineer Job Portsmouth area,New Hampshire USA,IT/Tech

About the Role

We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who wants to build systems, not just keep them running. You'll help shape Synovate, our manufacturing execution system (MES) platform. The work involves building automation, scaling our deployment infrastructure, and bringing modern engineering practices into industrial environments. You'll sit at the crossroads of software, networking, and manufacturing, designing tools and systems that change how deployments happen.

Responsibilities

Design Python tools that automate system configuration, device provisioning, and deployment workflows
Create and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks that scale across client environments
Use AI-assisted development tools like Git Hub Copilot and Claude to move faster while keeping code quality high
Build monitoring and diagnostic systems that give real-time visibility into network and device health
Lead deployments in the field
Deploy and configure industrial network infrastructure across client manufacturing sites, including Wi‑Fi, routers, VPNs, and IoT devices
Support and troubleshoot Azure cloud deployments
Solve connectivity challenges in complex factory environments
Configure secure networking solutions including Wire Guard VPNs and Mikrotik industrial routers
Act as the technical lead during deployments and escalations
Improve infrastructure and Dev Ops
Apply and evolve SRE practices to improve system resilience and scalability
Build CI/CD pipelines in Git Hub Actions to streamline automation and configuration deployment
Manage device fleets, including inventory tracking and OTA updates
Write clear documentation for systems, tools, and processes
Collaborate across teams
Work with Network Engineering to define and standardize deployment architectures
Document decisions using ADRs and modern documentation practices
Build runbooks and workflows that let other teams run their own deployments

Qualifications

Strong foundation in SRE principles and practices
3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
3+ years writing automation tools and scripts in Python
Solid networking knowledge across TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, DNS, and DHCP, with hands‑on configuration experience
Experience with Linux, Postgres, and software development best practices
Familiarity with network hardware from Mikrotik, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, or similar
Experience with Wire Guard, IPSec, or other VPN technologies
Background with automation tools like Ansible or Terraform
Comfortable in Linux environments, ideally Debian or Ubuntu
Proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows, preferably Git Hub Actions
Willing to travel to client sites roughly 25 to 35% of the time

Required Skills

Experience troubleshooting IoT devices and sensor connectivity
Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
Network certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
Experience using AI coding tools alongside strong documentation habits

Preferred Skills

Experience troubleshooting IoT devices and sensor connectivity
Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
Network certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
Experience using AI coding tools alongside strong documentation habits

Equal Opportunity Statement

Synergetics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We participate in the E‑Verify program following offer acceptance.

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