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ASCENDING LLC

Site Reliability Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$56.50 - $75/hr

Citizenship / No clearance needed / 100% remote within the US Staff Site Reliability Engineer ... Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous ...

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 ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Austin, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Full Time Technical Skills: * 6+ years of professional engineering experience developing, managing, or supporting distributed systems ...

Amicis Global

Site Reliability Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

... junior SREs and promote SRE best practices across the organization Lead Kubernetes adoption efforts and educate teams on container orchestration best practices Drive initiatives to reduce toil ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

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 ...

Noblesoft Technologies

SRE

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55.75 - $74/hr

Role: SRE Location: Charlotte, NC Skills: Grafana, Python, Splunk, Linux, Scripting. Microsoft 360 or Power BI Job Summary The Senior Support Lead in Site Reliability engineering (SRE) will be ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Austin, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Summary - Seasoned Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with 7+ years of experience in supporting complex, large-scale ...

Info Way Solutions

SRE

Hartford, CT · On-site

$57.50 - $76.50/hr

Info Way Solutions is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to set up an SRE platform and define SLI/SLO. The role involves utilizing various observability, monitoring, and logging ...

SmartIPlace

Site Reliability Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE ) with strong observability expertise, proven communication skills, and the ability to drive reliability maturity across multi-team ...

ASCENDING

Site Reliability Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Citizenship / No clearance needed / 100% remote within the US Staff Site Reliability Engineer ... Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Omaha, NE · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Omaha, NE / Dallas, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Summary :- Seasoned Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with 5+ years of experience in supporting complex, large ...

Info Way Solutions

SRE

Fremont, CA · On-site

$62.50 - $83.25/hr

Info Way Solutions is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to set up an SRE platform and define service level indicators and objectives. The role involves working with various ...

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How much do junior site reliability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior 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 a junior site reliability engineer?

A Junior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is an entry-level role focused on maintaining the reliability, performance, and scalability of software systems. They assist in monitoring system health, automating processes, and troubleshooting incidents. Junior SREs work closely with development and operations teams to improve infrastructure efficiency and deployment workflows. They typically have a background in programming, cloud technologies, and system administration. This role serves as a stepping stone to more senior SRE positions by developing expertise in site reliability best practices.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a junior site reliability engineer?

As a Junior Site Reliability Engineer, your daily tasks often include monitoring system performance, responding to alerts, assisting with incident investigations, and collaborating with senior team members to resolve issues. You may also help write scripts to automate repetitive tasks, update documentation, and participate in team meetings to discuss ongoing projects or outages. Over time, you’ll gain experience with deployment pipelines, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code practices. This hands-on involvement provides valuable exposure to real-world infrastructure challenges and helps you build a strong technical foundation for future growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior site reliability engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Site Reliability Engineer, you need a solid understanding of systems administration, Linux fundamentals, networking concepts, and basic programming or scripting skills, usually supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with monitoring tools (like Prometheus or Datadog), cloud platforms (such as AWS or GCP), and version control systems (like Git) is commonly expected, with certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner considered a plus. Problem-solving aptitude, a willingness to learn, and effective communication skills help you collaborate across teams and adapt to changing technical environments. These competencies are vital to ensuring system reliability, incident response efficiency, and smooth operations within increasingly complex infrastructure landscapes.

How much do junior site reliability engineers make?

Junior site reliability engineers typically earn between $60,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on location, company size, and experience. Entry-level roles often require knowledge of scripting, monitoring tools, and cloud platforms, which can influence salary levels.
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Infographic showing various Junior Site Reliability Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,583 per year, or $63.7 per hour.

Site Reliability Engineer

ASCENDING LLC

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

$56.50 - $75/hr

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Posted 16 days ago

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Required U.S. Citizenship / No clearance needed / 100% remote within the US
Staff Site Reliability Engineer / Cloud SME
Location: 100% remote in the continental US
Type: Long-term contract (3+ years)
Role Summary
As the Staff SRE/Cloud SME, you will be a critical technical leader driving the rearchitecting of our existing monolithic system into a resilient, cloud-native architecture. This role requires deep expertise across multiple cloud platforms (Azure and AWS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) to ensure the next-generation platform meets the highest standards of scalability, reliability, and security.Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Transformation Leadership
  • Lead the technical rearchitecting efforts, transforming a large-scale monolithic system into a modern microservices-based, cloud-native application.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Architecture, Product) to define and implement the new system architecture using domain-driven design (DDD) principles.
  • Conduct technology evaluations and provide recommendations for new tools, frameworks, and cloud services to enhance our infrastructure.
Reliability Engineering & Cloud Operations
  • Utilize Kubernetes (K8S) for container orchestration and management, ensuring extreme scalability, reliability, and high availability of the system.
  • Implement robust, highly resilient, and highly available components for the system.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to ensure optimal system performance and availability.
  • Drive the adoption of DevOps principles and practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and continuous deployment processes.
Technical Expertise & Mentorship
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends related to systems and cloud computing.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Required Qualifications
  • Cloud Platforms: 7+ years of experience with cloud computing platforms. Strong multi-cloud expertise required with AWS and Azure.
  • Cloud-Native Transformation: 7+ years of experience in rearchitecting large-scale monolithic applications to cloud-native architectures.
  • Container Orchestration: Strong expertise in Kubernetes (K8S) is required, including hands-on experience with both AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
  • Networking: Strong experience with Cloud Networking, with the ability to design and resolve complex cloud networking architecture problems.
  • IaC: Expert knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployment and management.
  • Security: Must possess strong knowledge of security best practices for containers and Kubernetes clusters.
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Bonus Knowledge: Knowledge of load balancing algorithms.

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