Site Reliability Engineer

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

8d•$80,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on establishing and maintaining Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices within an Agile Scrum framework. The engineer will collaborate with team members and cross-departmental partners, participate in system design reviews to enhance automation and self-healing capabilities, and conduct code reviews for efficiency, testability, and scalability. A key part of the role involves participating in incident management to analyze root causes, implement mitigation strategies, and minimize downtime. The position also requires creating and maintaining documentation for systems and processes.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree. In lieu of degree, Four (4) years additional experience will be needed.
Minimum Four (4) years of experience in IT administration, software engineering, or platform engineering, with a focus on AWS cloud infrastructure and enterprise systems.
One(1)+ years of experience deploying and managing enterprise cloud technologies, with a focus on AWS or Azure.
Experience using CI/CD and IaC tools, such as Terraform, Ansible Automation Platform, GitLab, Artifactory, and Packer.
Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and automation technologies, with a preference for Python.
High proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, including networking concepts and troubleshooting.
Robust analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify solutions to complex problems and think logically through challenging situations.
Proficiency working within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) process.
Demonstrated experience in designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based systems, with knowledge of monitoring, logging, security, and scalability.
Possess Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and a high level of integrity and accountability.
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, Packer, Artifactory, Ansible, and Terraform.
Proficient with CI/CD tools and GitLab.
Proficient with Source Control best practices.
Proficient with scripting languages, Bash, PowerShell, Python.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Due to the nature of this role and associated government clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be eligible for consideration.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous government contract experience.
RedHat/CompTIA certifications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members and cross-departmental partners to establish and maintain SRE practice in an Agile Scrum framework.
Participate in system design reviews to identify points of failure, promote automation and self-healing.
Participate in code reviews to ensure efficiency, testability, and scalability.
Participate in incident management ceremonies to analyze the root cause and steps to mitigate future occurrences and reduce downtime.
Create and maintain relevant documentation for systems and processes.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus