Mid to Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS Cloud (Security Clearance Required Job Reston area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Position: Mid to Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS Cloud (Security Clearance Required)

Site Reliability Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to join our team and help maintain and improve our AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, automation, and Dev Ops practices, as well as an active security clearance.

Requirements:

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience as an AWS SRE/Dev Ops Engineer
Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Cloud Watch)
Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation)
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Cloud Watch, Grafana, Prometheus)
Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable AWS cloud infrastructure
Develop and maintain automation tools to streamline AWS operations and improve system efficiency
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions
Collaborate with development teams to ensure application reliability and performance
Contribute to disaster recovery plans and ensure robust backup systems are in place
Implement and maintain security best practices in the AWS environment

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer)
Experience with additional cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of advanced Linux system administration
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our AWS cloud infrastructure while adhering to the highest standards of operational excellence.