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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer We are seeking an experienced Sr. Site Reliability Engineer to join a small, high-impact infrastructure team. This role blends software engineering and systems ...

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Senior SRE Engineer Location: Washington DC - Hybrid We are seeking a high-caliber Senior SRE Engineer to join a premier client in Washington, DC , to spearhead the evolution of their enterprise ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer We are seeking an experienced Sr. Site Reliability Engineer to join a small, high-impact infrastructure team. This role blends software engineering and systems ...

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join the Air Dominance Site Reliability Engineering team located ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$103K - $159K/yr

Being a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at iManage Means... You are an engineer, a builder, and a systems thinker. You'll create middleware and platform guardrails that empower developers to ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Berkeley, MO ยท On-site

$53.50 - $71/hr

Senior Site Reliability Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join the Air Dominance Site Reliability Engineering team located ...

Sr. SRE Consultant

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Role: Sr. SRE (Very Strong Technical SRE) Location: Seattle, WA WFO: Mandatory (3 days/week) Short JD: * Job Summary/Role Description (General Information) * As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Practice by Numbers is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to enhance the reliability of their critical services. The role involves owning reliability outcomes, designing scalable ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to help ensure the stability, scalability, and reliability of our services and infrastructure. This role focuses on building automation ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Orlando, FL

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within the platform engineering ecosystem, helping shape engineering standards, drive reliability initiatives, and ...

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$67.25 - $89.25/hr

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (III) * 4+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering, ideally supporting cloud-native platforms. * Experience ...

SRE Engineer

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$66.75 - $88.75/hr

Experienced Senior SRE working on Kubernetes, with On-Premises experience * Candidates should work independently with little guidance from the leads. * Experience in working with AWS. * Experience in ...

Sr. SRE / DevOps Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$67 - $89/hr

Title: Sr. SRE / DevOps Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Summary - For this role, we are looking for a Sr. SRE / DevOps Engineer at Sunnyvale, California location. As Site ...

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How much do sr sre jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for sr sre 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 the difference between Sr Sre vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectSr SreDevOps Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related, often with SRE or related certificationsBachelor's in CS, IT, or related, with DevOps or cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentOperations-focused, ensuring system reliability and scalabilityDevelopment and deployment-focused, automating CI/CD pipelines
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cloud providers, large enterprisesStartups, tech firms, cloud service providers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve cloud and infrastructure skills, Sr Sre primarily focuses on system reliability, scalability, and incident management, whereas DevOps Engineers concentrate on automating deployment processes and continuous integration. The roles often overlap but serve different core functions within tech organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Sr SRE) and how can they be addressed?

Senior SREs often deal with balancing the need for rapid development with maintaining high system reliability. They may encounter challenges like managing incident response, reducing system toil, and implementing scalable automation. To address these, Sr SREs collaborate closely with development and operations teams, leverage robust monitoring tools, and foster a culture of blameless post-mortems. Continuous learning and proactive communication are key to successfully navigating these challenges while supporting both business goals and system stability.

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

To thrive as a Sr SRE, you need deep expertise in systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, and software development, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana), and certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a proactive approach to incident management help set standout SREs apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring system reliability, minimizing downtime, and enabling scalable, resilient infrastructures for critical business applications.

What is a Sr SRE?

Sr SREs, or Senior Site Reliability Engineers, are experienced professionals who ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of complex software systems. They combine software engineering and systems engineering skills to automate operations, monitor systems, and resolve incidents quickly. Senior SREs also mentor junior team members, design robust infrastructure, and help set best practices for monitoring, deployment, and incident management. Their work is crucial in minimizing downtime and ensuring a seamless user experience for large-scale applications.
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Infographic showing various Sr Sre job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,583 per year, or $63.7 per hour.

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

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Cincinnati, OH โ€ข On-site

$100 - $130/hr

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Job description

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Site Reliability Engineer to join a small, high-impact infrastructure team. This role blends software engineering and systems automation to scale reliable cloud and hybrid systems. You will own critical projects from design through deployment, specifically driving a pivotal infrastructure modernization and hosting migration initiative in your first year.

Responsibilities
  • Infrastructure & Migration: Lead modernization efforts and hosting migrations while maintaining hybrid infrastructure (Azure, AWS, onโ€‘prem).
  • Automation & IaC: Streamline provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC) and enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) for rapid delivery.
  • Observability: Introduce and manage comprehensive monitoring platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to establish operational standards.
  • Reliability Engineering: Manage containerized workloads in Docker and implement SRE principles including SLOs and error budgets.
  • Operational Excellence: Lead incident response, conduct rootโ€‘cause analysis, and automate manual processes through scripting and runbooks.
  • Security & Continuity: Support DevSecOps initiatives and ensure robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Emerging Tech & R&D: Continuously evaluate and pilot emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to keep our infrastructure stack modern, efficient, and scalable.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years in SRE, DevOps, or Cloud Engineering with production experience in Azure or AWS.
  • Strong Linux/Unix administration and networking troubleshooting skills.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipeline design.
  • Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Go, Bash, or PowerShell).
  • Expertise with Docker in production environments; Kubernetes experience is a strong plus.
  • Selfโ€‘starter with strong communication and documentation skills; able to take ownership in a smallโ€‘team environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals with varying levels of technical understanding and varying skill sets.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with application development and data engineering areas to define standards and manage change.
  • Must reside in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area; Hybrid Schedule 3 days a week in office.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Practical knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar).
  • Windows Server/Active Directory administration.
  • Experience with legacy Unix (AIX/Solaris).
  • Database (Oracle/MS-SQL) or BI platform experience (Snowflake/ Azure Fabric).
  • Relevant industry certifications (Azure, AWS, or CKA).

Hybrid Schedule: Three days a week in office required.

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