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$57 - $75.75/hr

We are seeking a Senior Director, Dedicated Tenant Site Reliability Engineering to lead a critical part of our Cloud Services organization. In this role, you will lead a multi-team organization ...

Director, Site Reliability Engineering

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Encourages experimenting with new technology, executing improvements, building site reliability knowledge, and providing clear data. #LI-ES2 Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Capacity Ingestion ...

Director, Site Reliability Engineering

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Encourages experimenting with new technology, executing improvements, building site reliability knowledge, and providing clear data. #LI-ES2 Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure ...

Director, Site Reliability Engineering

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Encourages experimenting with new technology, executing improvements, building site reliability knowledge, and providing clear data. #LI-ES2 Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure ...

Site Reliability Engineering

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$61.50 - $81.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Location: Los Angeles, CA Remote position Fulltime position JD * Site Reliability Engineer * Experience in Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid ...

Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

Seattle, WA ยท Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Working closely with the Senior Director of SRE & Cloud Operations, you'll transform reactive operations into proactive, data-driven service management with increasing use of AI and automation to get ...

Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

Denver, CO ยท Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Working closely with the Senior Director of SRE & Cloud Operations, you'll transform reactive operations into proactive, data-driven service management with increasing use of AI and automation to get ...

Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

Middleton, WI ยท Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Working closely with the Senior Director of SRE & Cloud Operations, you'll transform reactive operations into proactive, data-driven service management with increasing use of AI and automation to get ...

Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

Irving, TX ยท Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Working closely with the Senior Director of SRE & Cloud Operations, you'll transform reactive operations into proactive, data-driven service management with increasing use of AI and automation to get ...

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How much do director site reliability engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for director site reliability engineering in the United States is $63.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $72.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Director Site Reliability Engineering job?

A Director of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) leads teams responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and scalability of software systems. They define reliability best practices, drive automation, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve system resilience. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on balancing innovation with operational stability.

What are the main challenges faced by a Director of Site Reliability Engineering, and how can I prepare for them?

A Director of Site Reliability Engineering often encounters challenges such as balancing rapid feature delivery with system stability, managing complex incident responses, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, aligning reliability goals with business objectives and securing cross-functional buy-in can be demanding. To prepare, it is helpful to gain experience in high-scale system management, develop strong leadership and communication abilities, and cultivate a proactive approach to risk management and automation. Staying up to date with the latest SRE practices and building relationships with both engineering and business teams will also support your success in this pivotal role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Director Site Reliability Engineering position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Site Reliability Engineering, you need extensive experience in software engineering, infrastructure management, incident response, and people leadership, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, GCP, or Azure), automation tools (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring systems (Prometheus, Datadog), and relevant certifications like CKA or AWS Solutions Architect is valued. Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and strategic vision are key soft skills that set leaders apart in this role. These abilities ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of critical systems while effectively guiding and motivating technical teams.

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Senior Director, Site Reliability Engineering

Senior Director, Site Reliability Engineering

Ping Identity

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$57 - $75.75/hr

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Job description

We are seeking a Senior Director, Dedicated Tenant Site Reliability Engineering to lead a critical part of our Cloud Services organization. In this role, you will lead a multi-team organization responsible for the delivery and operation of Ping's Dedicated Tenant services across PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (AIC) and PingOne Advanced Services (AS). You will define and drive complex initiatives across engineering and adjacent organizations, improve how Dedicated Tenants are delivered and operated for customers, and create clearer growth paths for the teams. If you are passionate about building high-performing organizations, scaling reliable cloud services, and shaping strategy through strong operational leadership, this is the role for you.

You Will:
  • Lead a Dedicated Tenant Site Reliability Engineering organization spanning multiple teams and layers of leadership, with accountability for service delivery, operational excellence, and execution across complex initiatives.
  • Define and drive complex cross-functional programs with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating work across engineering and adjacent organizations to deliver business and customer outcomes.
  • Build, structure, and grow the organization to meet company objectives, including staffing plans, onboarding approaches, talent development, leadership coaching, and culture creation across multiple teams and organizational levels.
  • Set direction for how Dedicated Tenant services are delivered and operated, improving consistency, speed of decision making, and alignment across services and teams.
  • Establish and use organizational metrics to understand performance, identify trends, make trade-offs, and continuously improve reliability, productivity, and delivery outcomes.
  • Oversee the operational capabilities required to run large-scale production services, including infrastructure automation, observability, capacity planning, incident management, and analysis of complex system behavior and performance issues.
  • Partner closely with SRE, Security, Development, and other company functions to proactively manage dependencies, communicate release and operational activities, and improve the effectiveness of how services are delivered.
  • Drive the evolution of software delivery and operational strategies for your area, ensuring teams execute with strong release, deployment, and operations discipline that aligns with business objectives and organizational structure.
You Have:
  • Significant experience leading a software-focused Site Reliability Engineering, cloud operations, or comparable engineering organization through multiple leaders and teams in a global environment.
  • Demonstrated success defining and executing complex initiatives with external stakeholders and coordinating programs across engineering and adjacent organizations.
  • Deep expertise in software delivery and operational strategy, including release, deployment, operations, dependency management, and organizational execution across multiple projects in parallel.
  • Strong experience operating high-volume or business-critical production services with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, observability, and automation.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and administering modern infrastructure tooling with a strong emphasis on infrastructure as code and public cloud provisioning.
  • Experience with cloud-native and platform technologies such as Kubernetes, Git-based workflows, and modern observability and automation tooling.
  • Strong understanding of security design principles and the operational realities of infrastructure, networking, and failure modes in distributed systems.
  • Excellent communication, organizational leadership, and talent development skills, with the ability to mentor managers and directors while building a strong and effective culture.
Bonus Points If You Have:
  • Experience leading services or platforms that support customer-specific operational models, high-touch service delivery, or tightly coordinated cross-team execution.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools.
  • Familiarity with observability tooling.
  • Familiarity with DevOps automation and platform tooling.

Salary Range: $170,100 - $243,000 + variable bonus

In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.