Site Reliability Engineer

Pythian • Reston, VA

6d • Remote

About The Position

Pythian is building a next-generation Site Reliability Engineering team, and we’re looking for talented, motivated engineers who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments. As an SRE, you’ll design, deploy, and operate large-scale distributed systems across compute, storage, networking, and AI/ML environments. You’ll lead projects from architecture to automation to intelligent monitoring, collaborating with both clients and teammates to build resilient, high-performing infrastructure. If this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian, reach out to us and find out! Intrigued to see what a life is like at Pythian? Check out #pythianlife on LinkedIn and follow @loveyourdata on Instagram! Not the right job for you? Check out what other great jobs Pythian has open around the world! Pythian Careers

Requirements

• Experience with Google Cloud , plus IaC tools (Terraform).
• Strong knowledge of microservices, containers ( Kubernetes , Docker), and networking.
• Hands-on experience with PKI, service mesh, and Linux systems administration.
• SRE mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
• All applicants must possess a TS/SCI with DoW and TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance
• The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Golang is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters, Istio service mesh, and Linux-based systems.
• Automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Build monitoring and observability solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
• Troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and system performance issues.
• Partner with AI/ML teams to ensure infrastructure readiness for model training and data pipelines.
• Participate in on-call rotations and postmortem reviews to improve system resilience.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
• Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
• Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
• We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
• Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more).
• Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed