Senior Site Reliability Engineer
About The Position
Umbra is seeking an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer to help design, build, operate, and scale the mission- and business-critical infrastructure that powers Umbra's systems. In this role, you will leverage a deep understanding of modern infrastructure, distributed systems, and the broader technology stack to drive technical excellence, make thoughtful architectural decisions, and balance long-term scalability with operational reliability. You'll partner closely with engineering teams to improve processes, champion best practices, evaluate emerging technologies, and implement solutions that enhance the performance, resilience, and efficiency of our platforms. The ideal candidate is a collaborative technical leader who communicates effectively across technical and non-technical teams and drives meaningful improvements that have a lasting impact across the organization. This position is based on-site in either our Arlington, VA office, Reston, VA office or Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 5-8+ years in a Site Reliability Engineer or DevOps role supporting a SaaS platform, with demonstrated expertise managing distributed systems.
- Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC Networking) and deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, and security best practices.
- Proficiency running, optimizing, and scaling Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
- Experience using and writing Terraform to architect and manage production infrastructure.
- Ability to create and utilize Infrastructure-as-code (IaC), GitOps practices, and automation tools to increase reliability and reduce manual tasks.
- Proven success in leading teams or projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Expertise in infrastructure and software architecture, capable of designing and implementing large-scale, reliable systems with minimal guidance.
- Experience developing and managing comprehensive infrastructure monitoring and alerting strategies.
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years in a Site Reliability Engineer or DevOps role supporting a SaaS platform, with demonstrated expertise managing distributed systems.
- Advanced understanding of cloud and application security, identity management, and compliance.
- Expertise in service mesh and service registration technologies, focusing on performance and reliability.
- Experience in the aerospace industry.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the reliability and scalability of critical systems, meeting SLAs through proactive monitoring and effective incident response.
- Develop and promote new technologies and tools, conducting research and creating proofs of concept to introduce solutions that enhance the team's capabilities.
- Lead by example in fostering a culture of excellence and reliability.
- Continuously evaluate and improve team processes and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce complexity.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, product managers, and stakeholders to align on technical strategy and provide expert guidance.
- Participate in on-call rotations, providing support and resolving complex technical issues.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
- Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
- 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
- Stock Options
- Free Parking
- Free lunch daily in office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
