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Site Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award** The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) collaboratively works closely with the contract leadership, Platform teams, and Sponsor to refine the operational ...

Apar Technologies

SRE Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$63.75 - $84.75/hr

Title: SRE Engineer Location: Redmond, WA Job Type ... Contract / Full Time Responsibilities: * Deploy and manage AI resources on Microsoft Azure ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Site Reliability Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site +1

$65 - $70/hr

Contract 12+ Months Open Location : Buffalo, NY Remote EST Overview We are building a high-impact Site Reliability Engineering team to support 12+ mission-critical enterprise applications across a ...

Nightwing

Site Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award** The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) collaboratively works closely with the contract leadership, Platform teams, and Sponsor to refine the operational ...

Comcast

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mount Laurel, NJ

$56.50 - $75/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

HCLTech

Site Reliability Engineer(SRE)

Dallas, TX

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Dallas Texas (Onsite) Experience: 10 30 years Job Type: Fulltime Role Overview We are hiring a highly experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to drive ...

Comcast

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Downingtown, PA · On-site

$59 - $78.50/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

Comcast

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Englewood, CO

$56.25 - $74.75/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

Mercor

Site Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$130K - $500K/yr

About the Role As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Mercor, you'll own production reliability across our most critical systems, partnering directly with infrastructure leadership. You'll play a ...

Comcast

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Reston, VA

$59.25 - $78.75/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

INSPYR Solutions

SRE

Austin, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

ABOUT THIS FEATURED OPPORTUNITY This organization is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support Clarity, a business planning tool, and Halo, an internal IT inventory platform used to track ...

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

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for site reliability engineer contract 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 does a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) contractor do?

A Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) contractor is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of software systems, typically on a temporary or project basis. They collaborate with development and operations teams to automate processes, monitor systems, and quickly resolve incidents. SRE contractors often design and implement tools that improve system uptime and efficiency, and may create documentation or best practices for site reliability. Their work helps organizations maintain high service availability while adapting to changing infrastructure needs.

What is the difference between Site Reliability Engineer Contract vs Site Reliability Engineer?

AspectSite Reliability Engineer ContractSite Reliability Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires SRE or related certifications, experience with cloud platformsSame as contract, often with more emphasis on full-time experience
Work EnvironmentProject-based, temporary, often remote or on-siteFull-time, ongoing, may be remote or on-site
Employer UsageUsed by companies for specific projects or to fill short-term needsUsed as a core role within organizations for continuous reliability management
Search & Comparison IntentCommonly compared for contract vs full-time roles in SREOften compared to contract roles for career planning

In summary, a Site Reliability Engineer Contract is a temporary, project-based role focusing on specific reliability tasks, while a full-time Site Reliability Engineer is a permanent position with ongoing responsibilities. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but differ mainly in employment type and work setup.

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

Thriving as a Site Reliability Engineer Contractor requires strong expertise in systems administration, cloud platforms, automation, and programming (typically in Python, Go, or Bash), usually supported by a degree in computer science or relevant experience. Familiarity with DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions such as Prometheus or Grafana is essential, with certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Google Professional SRE adding value. Exceptional problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help contractors quickly adapt to new environments and efficiently resolve incidents. These skills and qualities ensure reliable system performance, rapid response to outages, and seamless integration with client teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Site Reliability Engineers working on a contract basis?

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) on contract often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new systems, tooling, and organizational cultures. Since contracts are typically for a limited duration, contractors need to rapidly build rapport with internal teams and familiarize themselves with existing infrastructure to make impactful contributions. Additionally, they may need to balance multiple priorities, such as incident response, automation, and documentation, while ensuring that their work aligns with both short-term project goals and long-term site reliability. Effective communication and proactive collaboration with development and operations teams are essential for overcoming these challenges and delivering value within the contract period.
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Mainframe Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Mainframe Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

IT America Inc

Columbus, OH • On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Position: Mainframe Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Duration: Long term contract

***We need someone from Mainframe Production support who has exp with L2/L3 production support***

 

Role Summary:

The Mainframe SRE  is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and scalability of enterprise mainframe platforms. This role blends traditional mainframe engineering with modern SRE principles, focusing on automation, observability, incident management, and continuous improvement. The lead will guide a team of engineers while partnering closely with application, infrastructure, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Mainframe SRE team, providing technical direction, mentoring, and performance guidance
  • Own the reliability, availability, and resilience of mainframe environments (z/OS and related subsystems)
  • Define and implement SRE practices such as SLIs, SLOs, SLAs, error budgets, and reliability metrics
  • Drive automation to reduce manual operations, improve recovery time, and enhance system stability
  • Oversee monitoring, alerting, and observability for mainframe systems using modern and legacy tools
  • Lead incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), and post-incident reviews
  • Partner with application development teams to improve reliability, performance, and deployment practices
  • Plan and execute capacity management, performance tuning, and workload optimization
  • Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit requirements
  • Lead disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and high-availability strategies
  • Champion continuous improvement, DevOps, and SRE culture within mainframe operations

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in mainframe systems engineering or operations
  • Strong hands-on expertise with IBM z/OS
  • Experience with core mainframe components such as:
    • CICS, IMS, DB2
    • JES2/JES3
    • MQ, SMF, SDSF
  • Solid understanding of mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning
  • Experience leading production support and managing major incidents
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (REXX, JCL, CLIST, Python, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with monitoring and scheduling tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, CA/BMC tools, Control-M)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience applying SRE principles in a mainframe or hybrid (mainframe + distributed) environment
  • Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of Linux on Z and cloud integration patterns
  • Experience with resilience engineering, chaos testing, or fault injection concepts
  • Prior people-lead or technical-lead experience