Site Reliability Engineer, (Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

Fearless•Washington, DC

7d•$96,132 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Fearless is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer in its Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services career path to support the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC), a federal oversight system supporting transparency and accountability in federal grant spending. This fully remote role maintains secure, scalable infrastructure and supports system reliability and compliance with federal security standards. The consultant leads infrastructure automation using Terraform and GitHub Workflows, maintains technical documentation, and supports ongoing operations and security practices. The role works with cross-functional teams across the software and data lifecycle to deliver secure, efficient, scalable, and maintainable solutions. It contributes across software, infrastructure, data, AI, and security, applying practical skills in software development, data engineering, infrastructure automation, information assurance, and AI/ML integration. The position requires occasional travel to client sites or company meetings and the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience scoping, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting infrastructure components.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
Proficiency using Terraform to develop, deploy, maintain, and manage cloud infrastructure through infrastructure-as-code practices.
Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and system automation using GitHub Workflows and GitHub Actions.
Experience implementing and managing infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Strong knowledge of Linux systems, particularly Ubuntu.
Experience creating, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Docker images and containerized applications.
Proficiency writing scripts or developing automation tooling using Bash, Python, or Go.
Experience with infrastructure management and server configuration tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
Strong understanding of securing systems across application, network, and infrastructure layers.
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, READMEs, operational procedures, and system configuration documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify infrastructure issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
Ability to communicate effectively by phone, email, and in person.
Ability to move within an office environment, reach for files, use office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings, potentially by driving or flying.

Nice To Haves

Background supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including security documentation, compliance activities, and ongoing system authorization requirements.
Familiarity with New Relic or similar observability and monitoring platforms, including logging, dashboards, and performance monitoring.
Experience developing or maintaining Terraform modules for infrastructure monitoring and observability.
Experience supporting cloud infrastructure in federal government or other regulated environments.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional certification or a similar certification in another cloud platform.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification or a similar certification in another cloud platform.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Workflows and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and delivery.
Resolve infrastructure issues involving software-defined networks, databases, and AWS compute resources.
Automate deployment of workloads, services, and infrastructure for container orchestration platforms.
Design and maintain log collection, monitoring, and analysis systems for observability, system performance, and operational reliability.
Lead or support incident response and troubleshooting, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
Implement and maintain security best practices across application, network, and infrastructure layers to support federal security and compliance requirements.
Develop, maintain, and regularly update technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, READMEs, operational procedures, system configurations, and security documentation.
Support system security and compliance activities, including documentation and maintenance related to Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
Review infrastructure code and provide constructive feedback to promote maintainability, reliability, and security best practices.
Collaborate with engineering and program teams to identify infrastructure improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
Deliver assigned objectives on time, communicate risks promptly, gather and report customer and project feedback, and earn the trust of customers and teammates.
Deliver high-quality code and maintainable systems, implement innovative engineering practices, and serve as a trusted advisor in the area of expertise.

Benefits

Flexible, life-friendly schedules.
100% coverage for the medical HSA plan and HSA contributions.
Dental and vision coverage at 100% for the employee and dependents.
Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage.
401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting.
Paid parental leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA.
Generous paid time off, 11 federal holidays, a birthday holiday, and sick leave.
Up to 15 days for jury duty and bereavement leave.
Education, wellness, and technology allowances.
Referral bonus of $6,000–$12,000 for each successful referral.
Pet insurance and discount plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Legal support, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Discretionary performance-based bonuses based on individual and company performance criteria.