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Remote Reliability Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

Strong knowledge of SRE best practices and incident management protocols * Deep experience using ... All full-time positions are hybrid, with many eligible to be completely remote * Fully Paid by ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$58.75 - $78/hr

About the Role As a Site Reliability Engineer , you will own and improve the reliability ... Experience with incident management platforms such as PagerDuty . * Strong understanding of ...

Remote/home office environment * Up to 100% travel within assigned geographic region * Up to 30 ... Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability ...

Technical Support Engineers (TSEs) - Provide Level 2 remote troubleshooting, proactive system ... reliability and serviceability. KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING) * Client Support Manager and Client ...

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How much do remote reliability manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote reliability manager in Chicago, IL is $121,029.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,300.00 and $144,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Remote Reliability Manager do?

A Remote Reliability Manager oversees the maintenance and reliability of equipment and systems in a remote or distributed environment. They develop maintenance strategies, analyze performance data, and coordinate teams to ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime, often using tools like CMMS software and data analysis skills.

What is the difference between Remote Reliability Manager vs Remote Maintenance Engineer?

AspectRemote Reliability ManagerRemote Maintenance Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in reliability or asset managementEngineering degree, certifications in maintenance or technical skills
Work EnvironmentOversees reliability strategies remotely, collaborates with teamsPerforms maintenance tasks remotely or on-site, technical troubleshooting
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectorsCommon in manufacturing, utilities, and industrial facilities
Search IntentComparing reliability management roles with maintenance rolesLooking for maintenance-focused remote engineering jobs

The Remote Reliability Manager focuses on developing and implementing strategies to improve asset reliability remotely, often overseeing teams and analyzing data. In contrast, the Remote Maintenance Engineer handles technical maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and repairs remotely or on-site. Both roles require engineering credentials and are prevalent in industrial sectors, but their core responsibilities differ—one emphasizes strategic reliability management, the other technical maintenance execution.

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Infographic showing various Remote Reliability Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,029 per year, or $58.2 per hour.

GCP Site Reliability Engineer

TekCommands Inc

Buffalo Grove, IL • Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

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Job description

Job Title: Google Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a Google Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to build, operate, and support highly available, scalable, and secure cloud services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have strong experience in incident management, observability, automation, and cloud operations with expertise in GCP technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor production systems and manage incident detection, logging, and resolution while meeting SLA targets.

  • Lead bridge calls and communications for P1/P2 incidents.

  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and prepare postmortem reports.

  • Build and maintain monitoring dashboards, alerts, and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.

  • Automate operational tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.

  • Define and manage SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and ensure timely incident mitigation and recovery.

  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve system reliability and performance.

  • Support problem management and continuous service improvements.

Required Skills
  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including:

    • BigQuery

    • Cloud Storage

    • Dataproc

    • GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)

    • Airflow/Cloud Composer

    • Pub/Sub

    • Cloud Functions

    • Cloud SQL

  • Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.

  • Proficiency with GitHub and Visual Studio Code.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot.

  • Strong understanding of Incident Management, Problem Management, and Agile methodologies.

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Nice to Have
  • Python, PySpark, or Machine Learning experience.

  • Experience with Tidal, ServiceNow, xMatters, Ab Initio, Tableau, Opsgenie, and Zeke.

Top 3 Skills
  1. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  2. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) & Incident Management

  3. Prometheus, Grafana & Splunk Monitoring

Work Location: Remote or Hybrid (Buffalo Grove, IL)