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Site Reliability Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

* Design, build, and operate highly reliable, scalable systems on Microsoft Azure * Define and manage ... SRE, DevOps, or Platform Engineering * Strong Azure expertise, including AKS, monitoring ...

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Raydar

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

You will be the first dedicated Site Reliability Engineer and own critical infrastructure end to end. This is a greenfield opportunity to architect the path from AWS to on-premises and air-gapped ...

IVID TEK INC

Site Reliability Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60/hr

Amex SRE Engineer (This is not a Devops role, strictly need an SRE Engineer, who has great analytical skills and is a good incident manager as well) This is an SRE role supporting the B2B and Core ...

Raydar

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

You will be the first dedicated Site Reliability Engineer and own critical infrastructure end to end. This is a greenfield opportunity to architect the path from AWS to on-premises and air-gapped ...

Stellent IT LLC

Site Reliability Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62.75 - $83.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Equity Trading Platform Location: New York, NY Experience: 5+ Years Interview: Virtual, following the final round on-site Job Overview We are looking for a Site ...

SmartIPlace

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$57.25 - $76.25/hr

We are looking for a talented Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and RedHat OpenShift administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ...

EXIGER

Site Reliability Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$59.50 - $79/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Location: U.S. (Hybrid) This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance. Role Summary: Exiger is transforming how governments and global ...

Exiger

Site Reliability Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$59.50 - $79/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Location: U.S. (Hybrid) This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance. Role Summary: Exiger is transforming how governments and global ...

Jose Merciline

Site Reliability Engineer

New York, NY

$62.25 - $82.75/hr

Description Summary of requirements We are looking for hands-on SRE experts with strong experience in a large technology company that has applied SRE concepts and practices at scale. Key requirements ...

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How much do freelance microsoft sre jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance microsoft sre in Rutherford, NJ is $48.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $62.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freelance Microsoft SRE?

A Freelance Microsoft SRE (Site Reliability Engineer) is an independent professional who specializes in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of Microsoft-based systems and applications. They work on a contract or project basis, often assisting organizations with monitoring, automation, incident response, and infrastructure management using Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Windows Server, and related tools. These freelancers help businesses maintain high uptime and efficient operations without being full-time employees.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance Microsoft SREs when working with multiple clients?

Freelance Microsoft Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) often juggle multiple client environments, each with unique infrastructures, processes, and expectations. One common challenge is quickly adapting to different Microsoft technology stacks and security protocols, ensuring smooth integration with each client's existing systems. Freelancers must also maintain clear communication with diverse technical and non-technical teams, and balance competing priorities to meet service level objectives. Successful SREs use robust documentation, automation, and proactive monitoring to manage these challenges and deliver consistent, high-quality reliability improvements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance Microsoft SRE, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Microsoft SRE (Site Reliability Engineer), you need expertise in cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, strong scripting skills, and knowledge of system administration and DevOps practices, often backed by a degree in computer science or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Terraform, and relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you effectively manage incidents and work with diverse clients. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of critical systems in dynamic, client-driven environments.

What is the difference between Freelance Microsoft Sre vs Freelance Cloud Engineer?

AspectFreelance Microsoft SreFreelance Cloud Engineer
CredentialsMicrosoft certifications, SRE experienceCloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Work EnvironmentFocus on reliability, monitoring, and incident responseDesigning, deploying, and managing cloud solutions
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies using Microsoft Azure, enterprise ITVarious industries adopting cloud services

Freelance Microsoft Sre specialists focus on system reliability, monitoring, and incident management within Microsoft Azure environments. In contrast, Freelance Cloud Engineers design and implement cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Both roles require cloud certifications but differ in their core responsibilities and work focus.

Freelance Microsoft Sre jobs near you

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Jersey City, NJ

Long Finch Technologies
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Long Finch Technologiesexternal

$59.50 - $79/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) – Microsoft Hyper-V & Private Cloud to operate highly available private cloud and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platforms based on Microsoft Hyper-V. This role combines deep Hyper-V expertise with modern Site Reliability Engineering practices to improve platform reliability, scalability, performance, automation, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring platform reliability through infrastructure automation, OS upgrades, proactive monitoring, incident response, capacity planning, and continuous service improvement while collaborating with infrastructure, security, and application teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate enterprise-scale private cloud infrastructure built on Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Optimize, and support highly available VDI environments on Hyper-V.
  • Improve platform reliability, availability, scalability, and resiliency by applying SRE principles and engineering best practices.
  • Disaster recovery, backup, patch management, and business continuity strategies.
  • Define and maintain Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and operational metrics for critical infrastructure services.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles wherever applicable.
  • Manage Hyper-V Failover Clusters, host lifecycle, storage, networking, and capacity to ensure high availability and business continuity.
  • Develop proactive monitoring, alerting, logging, and observability capabilities to detect and prevent service degradation.
  • Lead incident response for infrastructure-related outages, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement preventive actions through post-incident reviews.
  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization across Hyper-V clusters and VDI platforms.
  • Support infrastructure migration initiatives including P2V, V2V, workload modernization, and private cloud transformations.
  • Collaborate closely with Security, Networking, Platform Engineering, and Application teams to improve platform reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, automation scripts, and standard operating procedures.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE culture, automation, and operational best practices across the team.


Experience & Qualifications

  • 6+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with at least 4+ years of hands-on Microsoft Hyper-V administration.
  • Demonstrated experience operating mission-critical enterprise infrastructure with high availability and reliability requirements.
  • Proven experience implementing automation to reduce operational overhead and improve service reliability.
  • Experience supporting enterprise private cloud and VDI environments.
  • Experience participating in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
  • Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent are desirable.
  • Experience in Banking or Financial Services environments is advantageous.

    Preferred Skills

    • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration.
    • Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Veeam, Altaro, or native Hyper-V Replica.
    • Exposure to hybrid cloud and private cloud platforms.
    • Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms such as SCOM, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or similar tools.
    • Experience supporting enterprise VDI environments.
    • Understanding of ITIL Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
    • Experience working in regulated industries such as Banking or Financial Services.

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