About the role
Client is a multinational technology and consulting company known for its expertise in providing IT services and solutions. With a global presence, it offers a wide range of services including digital transformation, application development, infrastructure management, and business process outsourcing. The company has a strong focus on innovation, leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics to drive client success. Client is committed to delivering high-quality results and ensuring customer satisfaction through its team of skilled professionals and robust project management methodologies.
Rate: $55.71/Hr
Job Description:
- We re seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to support the development and operation of our Kubernetes-based platform in regulated environments.
- In this role, you ll collaborate with engineers across the stack to ensure the platform remains reliable, observable, compliant, and easy for developers to use while maintaining team velocity.
- This is a hands-on position centered on strengthening reliability, advancing automation, and driving operational excellence within environments that have rigorous security and compliance standards.
- Own and operate components of the Kubernetes platform, including deployment, upgrades, and maintenance
- Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable and reliable platform features
- Build and improve automation, tooling, and CI/CD workflows to reduce operational overhead
- Monitor system health and respond to issues; participate in on-call rotations and incident response
- Contribute to defining and tracking SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets
- Support FedRAMP High / IL5 compliance efforts, including system hardening, documentation, and audit readiness
- Collaborate with senior engineers, technical leaders, and cross-functional teams to deliver platform improvements
- Participate in on-call rotations supporting customer requests and paging alerts
- Participate in post-incident reviews and implement follow-up improvements
- 8 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads in production
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar; GovCloud experience a plus)
- Strong working knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and distributed systems fundamentals
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
- Ability to write and maintain scripts or services (e.g., Python, Go, Bash)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, logging systems)
- Basic understanding of security and compliance concepts (e.g., NIST 800-53, STIGs, RMF)
- Exposure to FedRAMP High or DoD IL5 environments
- Experience with CI/CD systems and deployment automation (e.g., ArgoCD)
- Familiarity with container security and vulnerability management
- Experience working in regulated or audited environments
- You take ownership of well-scoped problems and drive them to completion
- You are comfortable working independently, while seeking input on more complex decisions
- You collaborate effectively with senior engineers and technical leaders
- You prioritize simplicity, reliability, and maintainability in your work
- You are eager to learn and grow into broader technical ownership over time
- Kubernetes (Production grade, FedRAMP High / IL5 environments)
- Automation & IaC (Terraform, CI/CD, Python/Go)
- Cloud Platforms & Observability (AWS/Azure, Prometheus, Grafana)
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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