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Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

Seattle, WA · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 ...

Site Reliability Engineering Manager

Boston, NY · On-site

$54 - $71.75/hr

You'll lead the SRE Operations team and report to the Director of SRE & Platform Engineering. The team has real roots in NOC-style operations, and the honest goal of this role is to move it toward ...

Site Reliability Engineering Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$67 - $89/hr

As a Site Reliability Engineering Manager, you will be leading a team responsible for providing the platform for Apple eBusiness systems to maintain constant uptime, scale seamlessly, and support the ...

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

As of May 28, 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 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.

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.
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Associate Director Site Reliability Engineering - IAM

DTCC

Tampa, FL • Hybrid

$51.75 - $69/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.
Pay and Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:
Being a member of CISO team, as the Associate Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM), you will serve as the technical leader responsible for Site Reliability Engineering across IAM platform, overseeing and managing all critical IAM tools operational activities. With over seven years of experience in the field, you will provide strategic direction, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership for a comprehensive suite of IAM solutions, including Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Secrets Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Active Directory (AD).
Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead and Implement SRE across all IAM platforms and ensure availability, resilience, scalability, and performance of production systems on a proactive basis by coordinating with Engineering teams and platform teams.
  • Design and implement end-to-end observability pipelines, data processing workflows, and automation execution environments
  • Define and manage SLI, SLO's and SLA's. Establish comprehensive monitoring strategies for IAM system performance, drift detection, data quality, and service health across all IAM platforms.
  • Build real-time dashboards and alerting systems that provide actionable insights into system performance, resource utilization, and service reliability. Implement proactive monitoring strategies to detect issues before they impact customers
  • Lead incident triage and recovery, drive post-incident reviews and systemic fixes, reduce MTTR through tooling, automation, and resilient architectures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, infrastructure, and application development, to align IAM initiatives with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
  • Provide technical mentorship and leadership to IAM engineers who is working on multiple IAM technologies - operational activities , fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Lead incident response/Disaster Recovery /On call support / Change Management Process and troubleshooting efforts related to IAM tools, ensuring timely resolution of security events and operational issues.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of Cybersecurity / IAM related experience

Talents Needed for Success:
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Site Reliability Engineering in Identity access management platform.
  • Proven leadership experience in a technical management role.
  • Strong understanding of IAM frameworks, security best practices, and compliance standards (such as SOX, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across technical and business teams.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Microsoft, or vendor-specific IAM credentials) are a plus.

People Management & Leadership
  • Lead and manage IAM teams (L1/L2/L3 support)
  • Handle hiring, onboarding, and team structuring
  • Drive performance management, goal setting, and appraisals
  • Mentor team members and build future leaders
  • Ensure team skill development (IAM + SRE upskilling)
  • Manage on-call rotations, workload balancing
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture
  • Drive diversity, inclusion, and team morale initiatives

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
About Us
With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .
DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.
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About the Team
Enterprise Product & Platform Engineering transforms the way we deliver infrastructure to our business clients. A key construct of EP&PE will be the evolution of the IT Product Manager, who will partner with the Engineering organization, the Business Aligned Service Delivery organization, the DevSecOps organization as well as our operational support teams to ensure that this organization provides high quality, commercially attractive and timely solutions to support our business strategy.