Site Reliability Engineer

CSCI Consulting • Quantico, VA

195d

About The Position

CSCI Consulting is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to ensure the performance, availability, and security of mission-critical enterprise systems in a secure federal environment. This role combines deep systems engineering knowledge with DevOps automation, proactive monitoring, and incident response practices. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with cloud platforms, automation tools, and secure infrastructure operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, manage complex integrations, and support continuous delivery while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 4–6 years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevOps, or systems/network engineering
• Experience maintaining enterprise infrastructure with a focus on performance, security, and uptime
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong scripting ability using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Hands-on experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure [OCI]) and virtualization (e.g., VMware)
• Understanding of disaster recovery, backup, and incident response procedures
• Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or federal systems in classified or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with Oracle Exadata, ZFS storage, and InfiniBand networking
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including STIGs and IAVA compliance
• Experience with performance tuning and RCA in high-availability systems
• Experience in Agile/SAFe teams and participation in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Exposure to interface monitoring, system integrations, and data validation in complex enterprise environments
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
• Past experience working with a federal agency
• Department of Defense experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize enterprise infrastructure performance, uptime, and reliability across hybrid environments
• Develop and manage automation for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
• Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and log analysis using tools such as Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Develop and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation, diagnostics, and incident response
• Support performance tuning and root cause analysis (RCA) for infrastructure and application-level issues
• Ensure compliance with IAVA, STIGs, and other DoD cybersecurity standards
• Collaborate with Agile teams to support sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical execution
• Participate in disaster recovery, backup/restore, and incident management processes
• Support interface monitoring and ensure data integrity across integrated ERP and enterprise systems

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees