Site Reliability Engineer III

Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer III (SRE III)

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-Month Contract to Hire

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to manage and support a large-scale, on-premises private cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux system administration experience, along with hands-on exposure to OpenStack, automation, and cloud infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities:

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• Build, manage, and maintain an on-premises OpenStack private cloud platform.
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• Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot system issues, and resolve alerts.
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• Perform Linux administration, system patching, and vulnerability remediation.
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• Automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting.
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• Maintain highly available services and follow security best practices.
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• Document technical issues and participate in Tier 3 on-call support.
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Required Skills:

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• 5+ years of experience in Linux/Systems Administration or SRE roles.
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• Hands-on experience with OpenStack configuration and administration.
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• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience.
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• Experience with Ansible, Python, and Bash/Shell scripting.
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• Knowledge of Jenkins, Git/GitHub, and infrastructure automation.
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• Understanding of networking, security, and high-availability environments.
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• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.