Full Time

Senior Site Reliability Engineer - DoD IL5

Tenable
$120,000 - $160,000* / year (about $58–$77 an hour)

Job Description

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Job Overview

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - DoD IL5 at Tenable will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of our applications and infrastructure in compliance with DoD IL5 security standards. This role combines software engineering and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, fault-tolerant systems. The SRE will be tasked with automating operational tasks, improving service reliability, and implementing best practices in site reliability engineering, all while collaborating closely with development teams to achieve a seamless and secure user experience.



Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, improve, and maintain automated systems and processes for monitoring and managing service reliability.
  • Design scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions that comply with DoD IL5 requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish reliability standards and operational excellence.
  • Implement and maintain incident management processes to quickly diagnose and resolve service outages.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to address production incidents and provide support as needed.
  • Analyze system performance and reliability metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Conduct root cause analyses for service failures and implement preventative measures.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior SREs and other team members.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in site reliability engineering.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or a similar role.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby.
  • Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform.
  • Solid understanding of networking principles, security standards, and protocols.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
  • Demonstrated experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.


Technologies & Tools

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will utilize a variety of technologies and tools to enhance service reliability and performance. Key technologies include cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization and orchestration software (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana). Additionally, knowledge of programming languages such as Python and Go, as well as configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform), will be crucial for successful execution of responsibilities in this role.



Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer position will possess a strong technical acumen combined with exceptional problem-solving skills. They will demonstrate a proactive approach to reliability and an ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. Strong communication skills, the ability to mentor and lead others, and a commitment to best practices in security and performance are essential. Furthermore, candidates should embody a continuous learning mindset, eager to stay current with the evolving landscape of site reliability engineering and cloud technologies.

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