Site Reliability Engineer (req-190)

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response deep skill and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management data analytics and audit services the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect Engagement Customer Service Integrity Teamwork and Excellence in everything we do for our employees clients partners and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard have fun and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team. The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will manage monitor and optimize clusters on Kubernetes. Together were accelerating our clients digital transformation through the building and deployment of data-driven scalable AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Kubernetes Cloud Infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and scalability of our clients Kubernetes clusters and Cloud Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Manage Kubernetes Clusters: Ensure the stability health and scalability of Kubernetes Clusters deploying applications and services on Kubernetes
• Kubernetes Management: Deploy monitor and scale applications on Kubernetes clusters. Maintain Helm charts manage services and ensure resource allocation for optimal cluster performance
• Containerization & Deployment: Design and maintain Docker-based microservices architecture ensuring consistent and reproducible deployments across staging QA and production environments
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Work with leading Cloud Platforms (AWS Azure and/or GCP) to set up configure and manage infrastructure resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation etc.)
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up monitoring solutions define alerts and manage the incident response process for any issues related to Jenkins or Kubernetes clusters
• Automate Infrastructure Processes: Build automation tools for scaling monitoring and maintaining infrastructure using modern tools like Terraform Ansible Linux or equivalent
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with development services and operations teams to ensure a seamless integration between application development deployment and infrastructure
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems follow best practices in terms of security and compliance with relevant regulations. This includes role-based access encryption and automated vulnerability scanning

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance or higher is required
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computer science or related discipline
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with on-premise and off-premise cloud environments
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Hands-on experience with a range of open-source technologies such as Linux Docker Kubernetes K8s Terraform Helm PostgreSQL or similar technologies
• Ability to program (structured and OOP) using one OR more high-level languages such as Python Java C/C Ruby and JavaScript
• Experience with distributed storage technologies such as NFS HDFS Ceph and Amazon S3 as well as dynamic resource management frameworks (Apache Mesos Kubernetes Yarn)
• Proactive approach to identifying problems performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement
• Ability to lead and work independently in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Real passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous empowering and exciting environment
• Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi-functionally and improve scalability
• The ability to work on multiple concurrent projects is essential. Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be a team-oriented individual energetic result & delivery oriented with a keen interest in quality and the ability to meet deadlines

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers such as Amazon AWS Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Services
• Experience with deep learning natural language processing computer vision or reinforcement learning
• Convey highly technical concepts and information in written form to technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team is competitive with market rates and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $100000 - $170000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer including location qualifications experience and skills.

CATHEXIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact the