Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Government

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Government to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will own the reliability, release, and automation foundations that support government-facing environments and mission-critical software delivery. You will partner closely with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to improve incident response, strengthen observability, and ensure operational readiness in regulated deployments. The position is also responsible for driving scalable infrastructure practices that support compliance, fast recovery, and continuous improvement. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $156,000 – $200,000 annually Responsibilities Drive continuous software delivery, resolve incidents, and create automation strategies. Lead incident management for production issues to ensure rapid recovery and root cause analysis. Enhance observability by collaborating with engineering on monitoring solutions. Define and implement SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs in alignment with business objectives. Develop and maintain software solutions for operational and compliance challenges. Coordinate government environment releases and improve release pipeline efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities and resolve challenges. Qualifications 8+ years in SRE, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering for SaaS, including 4+ years at scale. 2+ years with container orchestration, preferably Kubernetes, and Continuous Delivery. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks for government deployments, including FedRAMP, DoD, and NIST. Multi-cloud experience, particularly in AWS and GCP. Proficient in at least one programming language and bash scripting. Benefits Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flexible time off, paid holidays, and gender-neutral parental leave Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 401(k) matching Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and life/disability insurance Wellness coach and gym reimbursement, fertility coverage Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.