DevOps/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with TS/SCI (on site Northern Virginia)

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Job Overview

The DevOps/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Salesforce plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our cloud applications and infrastructure. This position involves implementing automation for operational processes, supporting continuous integration and deployment, and collaborating with development teams to enhance system resilience. In this capacity, the SRE will leverage their expertise, primarily in an on-site role located in Northern Virginia, while upholding the highest standards of security and efficiency, notably aligning with the TS/SCI clearance requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring rapid resolution to incidents.
• Develop and enhance automation scripts using appropriate tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to optimize application deployments and performance.
• Implement configuration management and orchestration tools to enhance system reliability.
• Participate in on-call support rotation, providing timely feedback and responses to incidents.
• Document operational procedures and create knowledge-sharing resources for the team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively improve existing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps/SRE role with a strong emphasis on operational excellence.
• Proven experience with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Excellent understanding of networking, security practices, and protocols.
• Current TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain additional clearances as necessary.

Technologies & Tools

The DevOps/Site Reliability Engineer will work with a variety of technologies and tools designed to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency. This includes, but is not limited to, Kubernetes for container orchestration, Terraform for infrastructure as code, AWS or Azure services for cloud hosting, Docker for containerization, and logging/monitoring solutions such as Prometheus and Grafana.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for this role will possess a blend of technical expertise and strong analytical skills. They will have a proactive mindset, willing to take ownership of system issues and drive solutions. The ability to work collaboratively within a team while communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels is essential. Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for innovation within the DevOps landscape.