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ACI Infotech

Site Reliability engineer (SRE)

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Site Reliability engineer(SRE) Location: Atlanta, GA ( Hybrid - 3days Office - 2 days WFH) Duration: C2H : Dynatrace App dynamics ACI (Advanced Computing International) is a Global Technology ...

Palnar

SRE

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Job Role: SRE Location: 100% Remote Role Duration Long Term contract , * Includes Splunk, Dynatrace, Kubernetes, Incident management, support, Trouble shooting and Leadership skills * Serve as a ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Site Reliability Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site +1

$65 - $70/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Duration of project : Contract 12+ Months Open Location : Buffalo, NY Remote EST Overview We are building a high-impact Site Reliability Engineering team to support 12 ...

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MM International

Site Reliability Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer One and Done Virtual Interview Needs to be onsite from day 1 in Richmond Virginia Only candidates that can convert in 12 months with no sponsorship Must haves: Log Data The ...

Beyond SOF

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

$57.25 - $76/hr

Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems Possess a bachelor's degree Experience working ...

TCN

Site Reliability Engineer

Saint George, UT · On-site

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer TCN is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join our team in Saint George, Utah. The Site Reliability Engineer works as part of a team to analyze, troubleshoot, deploy ...

Nwis

Site Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Location:Sterling, VA Clearance:TS/SCI Poly **This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award** The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) collaboratively works closely with the ...

Nightwing

Site Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Location: Sterling, VA Clearance: TS/SCI Poly **This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award** The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) collaboratively works closely with the ...

kgs

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) (TS)

Washington, DC · On-site

$64.50 - $85.75/hr

We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to blend software engineering and systems administration practices to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of ...

Yantran LLC

SRE Engineer -AI

Redmond, WA · On-site

$63.75 - $84.75/hr

Sre Engineer We are looking for an SRE Engineer in Redmond, WA. Responsibilities include deploying and managing AI resources on Microsoft Azure, including AI Foundry and RAG solutions. The role also ...

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TCN

Site Reliability Engineer

Saint George, UT · On-site

$50.75 - $67.50/hr

The Site Reliability Engineer works as part of a team to analyze, troubleshoot, deploy, monitor, and maintain TCN's large production environment with global scale. These significant responsibilities ...

Beyond SOF

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Vienna, VA · On-site

$57.25 - $76/hr

Up to 2 years in duration MUST HAVES: • Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems • ...

AutoRABIT Holding Inc.

Site Reliability Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Company: AutoRABIT Work Type: Remote Employment: Full Time Location: US Seniority: Mid Level Technologies: AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform ...

TCN

Site Reliability Engineer

Saint George, UT · On-site

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

The Site Reliability Engineer works as part of a team to analyze, troubleshoot, deploy, monitor, and maintain TCN's large production environment with global scale. These significant responsibilities ...

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How much do entry level site reliability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level site reliability engineer 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 an Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer job?

An Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is responsible for maintaining the reliability, scalability, and performance of software systems. They help bridge the gap between software development and IT operations by automating processes, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents. Entry-level SREs typically work on tasks such as writing scripts, managing cloud infrastructure, and improving deployment pipelines. They collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure systems run efficiently and with minimal downtime. Strong problem-solving skills and a foundational understanding of coding, networking, and cloud services are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer, you need a solid understanding of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, basic programming or scripting (such as Python or Bash), and generally a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS, GCP, or Azure), configuration management tools (such as Ansible or Terraform), and version control systems (like Git) is commonly expected, while certifications can be a plus. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset will help you stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining system reliability, quickly resolving incidents, and effectively supporting development teams in a dynamic operations environment.

What are some typical responsibilities I can expect as an Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer?

As an Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer, you’ll often be responsible for monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, automating operational tasks, and assisting with software deployments. You may also support your team in troubleshooting issues, documenting solutions and procedures, and participating in on-call rotations. Collaboration with software developers, IT support, and other SREs is common to ensure systems are reliable and scalable. Over time, you’ll gain exposure to more advanced tasks like infrastructure improvement projects and building new automation tools, setting a strong foundation for career growth in site reliability engineering.
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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) (TS)

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) (TS)

Koniag, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

$158K - $178K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Koniag Management Solutions, LLC (KMS), a Koniag Government Services (KGS) company, is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE). Position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain additional security requirements. Please do not apply if you do not possess the required Top-Secret Clearance.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to blend software engineering and systems administration practices to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of mission-critical applications. This role focuses on automation, observability, and incident response while upholding strict Service Level Objectives (SLOs). The SRE will help build resilient systems that scale, automate manual processes, manage fleet-wide configurations, and ensure robust system monitoring. The selected candidate will support operations at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure application reliability, performance, and availability through automation, monitoring, and systems engineering.
  • Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and Desired State Configuration (DSC).
  • Build and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, Helm, and related ecosystem tools.
  • Support service mesh and networking constructs such as Cilium, load balancing, ingress management, and distributed storage.
  • Engineer and maintain storage and object systems including Rook, Ceph, MinIO, and S3-compatible platforms.
  • Implement and maintain comprehensive observability platforms (metrics, logging, tracing) to support SLO monitoring and incident response.
  • Lead and participate in incident response activities, postmortem analysis, and reliability engineering improvements.
  • Develop automations, scripts, and tools using Python, PowerShell, and shell scripting.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployment methodologies.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed SRE practices into the application lifecycle.

Required Technical Certifications (at least two):
  • Security +
  • Cloud Associate (such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure AZ-104, or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer)
  • Terraform Associate
  • Cloud Professional/Architect (such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Architect Expert)
  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

Preferred Certifications (Plus):
  • CKA (if not used to meet required cert)
  • RHCSA
  • AWS DevOps Engineer or AZ-400
  • CCSP
  • Advanced observability certifications (Datadog, New Relic, Dynatrace, etc.)
  • Formal incident management or SRE-focused training

Required Technical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of the following technologies:
  • Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, Docker
  • Cilium, Rook, Ceph, MinIO, S3, PortWorx
  • Load balancing, ingress, and service networking
  • Ansible, Terraform, Desired State Configuration
  • Python, PowerShell, and scripting/automation
  • Distributed systems, cloud computing, and microservices architecture
  • Monitoring/observability practices and tools
  • Incident response frameworks and SLO-based operations

Preferred Experience:
  • Building scalable, fault-tolerant cloud-native systems across hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
  • Developing or supporting enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
  • Managing complex Kubernetes clusters across on-prem and cloud platforms.
  • Implementing enterprise observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Loki, Grafana, ELK, Open Telemetry).
  • Supporting large-scale infrastructure within DoD or Intelligence Community environments.

Requirements:
TS/SCI security clearance required, candidate will not be considered without.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
About our Company:
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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Investment management and consulting services

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501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kodiak, AK, US

Year founded

1972

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