Site Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Aurora, Colorado (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)

Work Authorization: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Relocation Assistance Available

Salary range - $103254-$111724

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a mission-focused program supporting space and intelligence systems. In this role, you will be part of a cross-functional engineering team responsible for maintaining the reliability, resiliency, and survivability of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Linux systems, automation, and enterprise service reliability, along with the ability to work onsite at Buckley Space Force Base.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the uptime, health, and availability of mission-critical systems.
• Automate systems administration and operational activities to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise services and infrastructure.
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code, Policy as Code, and Configuration as Code practices.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling using Linux-based scripting languages.
• Contribute to process improvements, reliability enhancements, and team best practices.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support program objectives and service-level commitments.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
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• Strong Linux systems administration background.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and enterprise service management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success maintaining system uptime and reliability.
• Experience with IaC/PaC/CaC frameworks and tools.
• Knowledge of modern Dev Ops, SRE, and observability best practices.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership within a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

• Research-oriented, mission-driven work supporting national security objectives.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling with the option of a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid leave, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and more.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home 2–3 days per week.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Travel: Occasional
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available