1

Reliability Engineer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

ServiceNow SRE Engineering Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.75/hr

As a Manager, ServiceNow SRE Engineer , you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in ...

Manager, SRE Engineer - PxE ERM

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$53.50 - $71/hr

As a Manager, SRE Engineer , you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering ...

As a Manager, SRE Engineer , you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering ...

As a Manager, SRE Engineer , you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering ...

Leidos Defense is seeking a talented RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United ...

Mid-Level Systems Reliability Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$101K - $127.10K/yr

Leidos Defense is seeking a talented RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United ...

Engineer Steelmaking Reliability

Calvert, AL · Hybrid

$114.70K - $144.40K/yr

CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) * Data Analysis - Weibull * RBD (Reliability Block Diagrams) * Life Cycle Cost Analysis * 5+ years' experience in a Manufacturing environment (or equivalent ...

Engineer Steelmaking Reliability

Calvert, AL · On-site

$114.70K - $144.40K/yr

CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) * Data Analysis - Weibull * RBD (Reliability Block Diagrams) * Life Cycle Cost Analysis * 5+ years' experience in a Manufacturing environment (or equivalent ...

Eng I, Reliability Eng

Stevenson, AL · On-site

$93.80K - $118K/yr

As an Improvement Engineer you will report to the Strategic Improvement Manager and be responsible for supporting Continuous Improvement and Reliability programs across the Mill. Additional ...

Reliability Engineer- Cold Roll Mill

Calvert, AL · On-site

$114.70K - $144.40K/yr

The ideal candidate will provide engineering support through reliability processes and function within the highly automated business unit of the Cold Roll Mill to meet the business goal. The Basics:

next page

Showing results 1-20

Reliability Engineer information

See Alabama salary details

$55.3K

$106.9K

$127.8K

How much do reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability engineer in Alabama is $106,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,900.00 and $116,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Reliability Engineer Do?

As a reliability engineer, your duties are to test and evaluate the manufacturing of products and components and ensure that the procedures are efficient and do not lead to abnormally high maintenance or operational costs. Your other responsibilities are to find solutions to product reliability risks. You may manage risk in a supply chain, develop loss prevention strategies, and track the entire lifecycle of product development, from building prototypes to moving a product into full-scale production. You analyze information from department heads and recommend strategies to reduce risk and ensure that the product works reliably.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Reliability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Reliability Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, failure analysis, and reliability modeling, typically with a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) software, and certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure systems are dependable, downtime is minimized, and organizational performance and safety are optimized.

What are some typical challenges Reliability Engineers face when implementing preventive maintenance strategies?

Reliability Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing preventive maintenance schedules with production demands, ensuring buy-in from operations teams, and accurately predicting equipment failures. They must analyze large sets of historical data to identify trends and root causes, which can be complex in facilities with diverse machinery. Collaboration with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams is essential to develop effective strategies that minimize downtime while optimizing resources.

What are Reliability Engineers?

Reliability Engineers are professionals responsible for ensuring that systems, equipment, or processes function consistently and efficiently over time. They analyze data, identify potential points of failure, and develop maintenance strategies to improve system reliability and minimize downtime. Their work spans various industries, including manufacturing, energy, and technology, and often involves collaborating with design, operations, and maintenance teams. By implementing reliability-centered maintenance and predictive analysis, they help organizations save costs and increase safety.

What engineers make $500,000 a year?

Highly experienced engineers in specialized fields such as petroleum engineering, aerospace engineering, or software engineering with senior roles and advanced skills can earn $500,000 or more annually. These roles often require extensive experience, advanced certifications, and leadership responsibilities, typically in industries with high profit margins or complex technical demands.

What is the difference between Reliability Engineer vs Maintenance Engineer?

AspectReliability EngineerMaintenance Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires engineering degree, certifications in reliability or asset managementOften requires engineering or technical diploma, certifications in maintenance or equipment repair
Work EnvironmentFocuses on analysis, design, and improvement of systems for reliabilityHands-on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and industrial sectorsPrevalent in manufacturing, facilities, and industrial plants

Reliability Engineers focus on designing and improving systems to prevent failures, using data analysis and modeling. Maintenance Engineers perform hands-on repairs and upkeep of equipment to ensure operational continuity. While both roles aim to optimize equipment performance, Reliability Engineers work proactively on system reliability, whereas Maintenance Engineers handle reactive and scheduled maintenance tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Reliability Engineer jobs in Alabama? The most popular types of Reliability Engineer jobs in Alabama are:
What cities in Alabama are hiring for Reliability Engineer jobs? Cities in Alabama with the most Reliability Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Reliability Engineer job openings in Alabama as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 16% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $106,929 per year, or $51.4 per hour.
ServiceNow SRE Engineering Manager

ServiceNow SRE Engineering Manager

Deloitte

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$56.25 - $74.75/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

As a Manager, ServiceNow SRE Engineer, you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering solutions that delight customers and users, while also driving tangible value for Deloitte's business investments. You will leverage your extensive SRE engineering craftsmanship and advanced proficiency across multiple programming languages, SRE tools, and modern frameworks, consistently demonstrating your exemplary track record in maintaining production systems with high-quality, modern observability practices, and SLAs. The ideal candidate will be a role model and an engineering mentor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy advanced software solutions.

Recruiting for this role ends on August 28, 2026 

Work you'll do

  • Outcome-Driven Accountability: Owns and drives cost-effective solutions for platform operations, focusing on stability, resilience, and automated optimizations to reduce maintenance costs and meet business KPIs.
  • Technical Leadership and Advocacy: Champions modern SRE practices, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational standards. Responsible for requirement analysis, automation, integration, monitoring, and ongoing support.
  • Engineering Craftsmanship: Hands-on contributor who maintains system integrity, solves complex problems through automation and predictive analytics, engineers modern solutions, and drives operational excellence.
  • Customer-Centric Engineering: Develop lean engineering solutions through rapid, inexpensive experimentation to solve customer needs. Engage with customers and product teams to deliver the right solution for the product in the right way at the right time, quickly responds to incidents, and engages with stakeholders to deliver timely operational fixes.
  • Incremental and Iterative Delivery: Exhibit a mindset that favors action and evidence over extensive planning. Utilize a leaning-forward approach to navigate complexity and uncertainty, delivering lean, supportable, and maintainable solutions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Integration: Works with diverse teams to make informed decisions, balancing feasibility, usability, and value, and fosters team synergy and innovation.
  • Advanced Technical Proficiency: Possess deep expertise in modern software engineering practices, SRE, Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD, Observability, deployment techniques like Blue-Green, Canary to minimize down-time and enable A/B testing approaches, optimizing automation and supporting high-quality outcomes throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Domain Expertise: Quickly learns domain-specific knowledge, translates business needs into operational plans, and drives operational discipline using metrics and root-cause analysis.
  • Effective Communication and Influence: Exhibit exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts clearly and compellingly. Inspire and influence stakeholders at all levels through well-structured arguments and trade-offs supported by evidence, evaluations, and research. Create coherent narratives that align technical solutions with business objectives.
  • Engagement and Collaborative Co-Creation: Engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels, from team members to senior executives. Build and maintain constructive relationships, fostering a culture of co-creation and shared momentum towards achieving product goals. Align diverse perspectives and drive consensus to create feasible solutions.

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

US Deloitte Technology Product Engineering has modernized software and product delivery, creating a scalable, cost-effective model that focuses on value/outcomes by leveraging a progressive and responsive talent structure. As Deloitte's primary internal development team, Product Engineering delivers innovative digital solutions to businesses, service lines, and internal operations with proven bottom-line results and outcomes. It helps power Deloitte's success. It is the engine that drives Deloitte, serving many of the world's largest, most respected companies. We develop and deploy cutting-edge internal and go-to-market solutions that help Deloitte operate effectively and lead in the market. Our reputation is built on a tradition of delivering with excellence.

Qualifications

Required:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. Experience is the most relevant factor.
  • 6+ years proven experience with ServiceNow administration, ServiceNow analytics and reporting, and infrastructure management (including SSO, certificates, MID Server, PowerShell, and JavaScript), with a strong focus on ensuring platform reliability by monitoring incidents and health metrics, resolving issues through logs, and leveraging best practices in change, release, and automation to improve operational and platform efficiency.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and administering monitoring solutions (Dynatrace, ServiceNow Instance Observer, Cloud Watch, Azure Monitor).
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in hosting highly available cloud native applications, using auto-scaling, self-resilient architectures, across various cloud service providers such as Azure, AWS and GCP.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with troubleshooting application and infrastructure issues in production environment, with high accuracy, conducting root cause analysis, providing preventive measures based on RCA on multiple cloud providers, including ServiceNow.
  • 3+ years of experience in defining SLO and SLI for cloud native applications, measuring, reporting and alerting using custom scripts or monitoring solutions.
  • 1+ years of experience with AI/ML, GenAI, and specifically AIOps.
  • Certifications: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and at least one ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certification in a major module such as ITSM, CSM, HRSD, or APM.
  • Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and products you build.
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

  • Prior experience with cloud providers security practices, networking, cloud administration, database technologies and maintenance, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Prior software engineering experience with the understanding of Business Context Diagrams (BCD), sequence/activity/state/entity relationship/data flow diagrams, OOP/OOD, data structures, algorithms, and code instrumentations.
  • Prior experience using methodologies & tools such as XP, Lean, SAFe, DevSecOps, CI/CD, SRE, ADO, GitHub, SonarQube, etc. to deliver high-quality products rapidly.
  • Nashville/Hermitage Preferred Location

Wage Disclosure 

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $113100 to $232300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

EA_ExpHire


Qualifications:

As a Manager, ServiceNow SRE Engineer, you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering solutions that delight customers and users, while also driving tangible value for Deloitte's business investments. You will leverage your extensive SRE engineering craftsmanship and advanced proficiency across multiple programming languages, SRE tools, and modern frameworks, consistently demonstrating your exemplary track record in maintaining production systems with high-quality, modern observability practices, and SLAs. The ideal candidate will be a role model and an engineering mentor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy advanced software solutions.

Recruiting for this role ends on August 28, 2026 

Work you'll do

  • Outcome-Driven Accountability: Owns and drives cost-effective solutions for platform operations, focusing on stability, resilience, and automated optimizations to reduce maintenance costs and meet business KPIs.
  • Technical Leadership and Advocacy: Champions modern SRE practices, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational standards. Responsible for requirement analysis, automation, integration, monitoring, and ongoing support.
  • Engineering Craftsmanship: Hands-on contributor who maintains system integrity, solves complex problems through automation and predictive analytics, engineers modern solutions, and drives operational excellence.
  • Customer-Centric Engineering: Develop lean engineering solutions through rapid, inexpensive experimentation to solve customer needs. Engage with customers and product teams to deliver the right solution for the product in the right way at the right time, quickly responds to incidents, and engages with stakeholders to deliver timely operational fixes.
  • Incremental and Iterative Delivery: Exhibit a mindset that favors action and evidence over extensive planning. Utilize a leaning-forward approach to navigate complexity and uncertainty, delivering lean, supportable, and maintainable solutions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Integration: Works with diverse teams to make informed decisions, balancing feasibility, usability, and value, and fosters team synergy and innovation.
  • Advanced Technical Proficiency: Possess deep expertise in modern software engineering practices, SRE, Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD, Observability, deployment techniques like Blue-Green, Canary to minimize down-time and enable A/B testing approaches, optimizing automation and supporting high-quality outcomes throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Domain Expertise: Quickly learns domain-specific knowledge, translates business needs into operational plans, and drives operational discipline using metrics and root-cause analysis.
  • Effective Communication and Influence: Exhibit exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts clearly and compellingly. Inspire and influence stakeholders at all levels through well-structured arguments and trade-offs supported by evidence, evaluations, and research. Create coherent narratives that align technical solutions with business objectives.
  • Engagement and Collaborative Co-Creation: Engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels, from team members to senior executives. Build and maintain constructive relationships, fostering a culture of co-creation and shared momentum towards achieving product goals. Align diverse perspectives and drive consensus to create feasible solutions.

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

US Deloitte Technology Product Engineering has modernized software and product delivery, creating a scalable, cost-effective model that focuses on value/outcomes by leveraging a progressive and responsive talent structure. As Deloitte's primary internal development team, Product Engineering delivers innovative digital solutions to businesses, service lines, and internal operations with proven bottom-line results and outcomes. It helps power Deloitte's success. It is the engine that drives Deloitte, serving many of the world's largest, most respected companies. We develop and deploy cutting-edge internal and go-to-market solutions that help Deloitte operate effectively and lead in the market. Our reputation is built on a tradition of delivering with excellence.

Qualifications

Required:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. Experience is the most relevant factor.
  • 6+ years proven experience with ServiceNow administration, ServiceNow analytics and reporting, and infrastructure management (including SSO, certificates, MID Server, PowerShell, and JavaScript), with a strong focus on ensuring platform reliability by monitoring incidents and h...

What Deloitte employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom