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Sre Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$100 - $130/hr

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 ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

... process of managing prescriptions and health services. Our mission is to provide a seamless ... We are seeking a Lead SRE to play a key part in enabling fast, safe delivery of customer-facing ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - II

Columbus, OH ยท On-site +1

$53.50 - $71.25/hr

Description As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Level II, you will play a key role in maintaining ... Incident Management : complex incidents, and ensure service uptime. Lead troubleshooting efforts ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - II

Columbus, OH ยท On-site +1

$53.50 - $71.25/hr

Incident management reporting: Produce stakeholder-ready incident reporting (MTTA/MTTR, incident ... site reliability engineering, DevOps, systems administration, or related roles. Experience ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Implement and manage observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and establish operational standards. * Operate and improve containerized workloads (Docker); apply SRE ...

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How much do sre manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for sre manager in Ohio is $111,695.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,800.00 and $133,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SRE manager?

SRE Managers are leaders responsible for overseeing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. They ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of software systems by guiding engineers in implementing best practices, automation, and monitoring processes. SRE Managers collaborate closely with development and operations teams to balance feature development with system stability. Their role also includes mentoring SREs, managing incident response, and driving improvements in system reliability and operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges SRE managers face when leading Site Reliability Engineering teams?

SRE Managers often encounter challenges balancing reliability with rapid development, ensuring their teams have the right mix of software engineering and operations skills. They must also foster a culture of continuous improvement while managing on-call rotations and incident response without causing burnout. Additionally, collaborating effectively with development and product teams to set realistic service level objectives (SLOs) and drive adoption of SRE best practices can require strong communication and negotiation skills.

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

To thrive as an SRE Manager, you need a deep understanding of site reliability engineering principles, strong experience with systems architecture, and a background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines, as well as certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, are commonly expected. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for driving team performance and collaborating across departments. These skills ensure high system reliability, efficient incident management, and a culture of continuous improvement within technical organizations.

What is the difference between Sre Manager vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectSre ManagerDevOps Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, with certifications like AWS, Google Cloud, or KubernetesSimilar credentials, often with cloud certifications and scripting skills
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages incident response, and oversees reliability strategiesFocuses on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure deployment
Industry UsageCommon in large tech companies, financial services, and cloud providersWidely used across startups, tech firms, and enterprises adopting DevOps practices

The Sre Manager and DevOps Engineer roles share overlapping skills in cloud computing, automation, and infrastructure management. While the Sre Manager oversees reliability and team coordination, the DevOps Engineer focuses on implementing automation tools and deployment pipelines. Both roles are crucial for modern IT operations, but the Sre Manager typically has a broader leadership responsibility, whereas the DevOps Engineer is more hands-on with technical implementation.

What does an SRE manager do?

An SRE manager oversees the reliability and performance of software systems, leading teams that implement automation, monitoring, and incident response processes. They coordinate efforts to ensure system availability, scalability, and efficiency, often using tools like monitoring dashboards and incident management platforms. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and understanding of service level objectives are essential in this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sre jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Sre jobs in Ohio are:

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Sre Manager jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Sre Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Sre Manager job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,695 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Mainframe Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Columbus, OH โ€ข On-site

IT America Inc
Software Developmentย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$55 - $73.25/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 14 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